Tattoos are a new craze that has hit the youngsters of the State capital. The ink design which started as trends among the tribal population has now surprisingly become a hot fashion for Ranchities these days. While some describes it as an ultimate way of expressing their love for the beloved and for some it is a cool style quotient.
According to tattoo artist the craze for decorating different body with permanent colourful ink has gained popularity in past three-four years in the city. Recently, after observing the obsession of city denizens for getting their body inked a shop- body art studio at Roshpa tower has been inaugurated. Trained artist from Delhi has been hired to carry out the tattoo designing work.
Studio owner Ravi Kumar said, “Earlier people use to get their body inked in the traditional form called godna where the skin is burnt with a needle. Due to excessive pain and unhygienic practices people started getting it done from metropolitan cities. We have imported machines from China which is different in many aspects such as safety and innovation.”
Several youngsters mainly school and college goers thronged the shop to get tattooed. Student of Kairali School Harsh Gupta who along with her friends visited the shop to get tattoo on her arms said, “I want my tattoo to be my uniqueness among my peer group. It looks modern and gives a stylish look.”
One can get their body parts inked costing from Rs 50- 150 and above depending on the size and pattern of design and time consume in it.The small simple round tattoo at the wrist or behind the neck costs Rs 50-75.
Nishant Sharma who gets his neck back side tattooed with huge design says he was inspired by his favourite TV artist Karan Grover (Dr Arman of Dil Mill Gaye serial at star one), the star who is reported to get tattoo on his arms and chest. I have Rs 2,500 for this tattoo.”
Interestingly, not only boys but also city fairer sex showed keen interest in getting tattoo on their body parts.
“What is harm in getting your arms or shoulder inked. Anushka, Deepika, Sonam all the Bollywood divas have tattoos on their body and they look elegant with it. My parents are aware about it and they have no objection in it,” said Seema Gupta student of St Thomas School.
Meanwhile, the artist who tattooed their customers claims to use hygienic measures while doing it. “Each time we use fresh needle on the customers be it small or huge tattoo,” said artist Raju.