Embroidery tattoos

We asked one tattoo artist exactly how embroidered tattoo designs became Instagram's coolest new trend — and how they look so real IRL.

Stitching tattoos is a new take on an old art form. It is a style that carries a certain sentimental value for the people who choose it. Fernanda Ramirez is a Mexican artist who embroiders on her clients’ bodies with the help of a special tattoo technique. Her tattoos flourish with intricate patterns, giving people this special feeling of coziness and adding a unique element to their style.

These Mexican tattoo artists practice a wide range of styles and are reviving an art form that was central to their ancestral heritage.

Tattoo artist Min Zumi of Authentic Ink in Sydney, Australia, has mastered a very distinct style. He permanently decorates his clients with fabric patches. The designs look every bit as real, all thanks to Min Zumi's immense attention to detail — each of the lines he places perfectly mimic the look of stitching.

Embroidery tattoos might sound like an unlikely combination, but Sao Paulo-based tattoo artist Eduardo "Duda" Lozano has made a name for himself by pioneering this unique style. With over two decades of experience as a tattoo artist, Lozano has recently begun exploring the art of embroidery tattoos, in which he creates designs that mimic the look of hand-stitched embroidery. Despite being a relatively new style, Lozano's work in this field has already gained him global recognition and…

Discover the best in embroidery tattoos with these 65 awesome designs. Explore a range of themes, colors and stitched ink applications for you to consider.