Folk art sleeve tattoo

Getting a tattoo is a permanent commitment, an inseparable part of your identity. So, before getting inked, ask yourself what kind of tattoo reflects your authentic self. Luckily, plenty of tattoo designs defy time and passing trends. If you are looking for something bold, why not try old-school tattoos? We’ve got a bunch of traditional American tattoo ideas to inspire you.

@morganhabe on Instagram: “Folk art Cactus can be done many ways! #folkart #folkarttattoo #cactusttattoo @classictattootx”

Tattoo art existed in the world even before our era. It wasn't called art back then, but rather a way of signing the body with symbols determining the wearer's heritage. It was first associated with tribal people, yet in the 1970s, this form of self-symbolizing became a mainstream art form.

Black Squirrel Tattoo on Instagram: "Scandinavian folk art piece from Shari @shariposttattoo #scandinavianfolkart #folkarttattoo #omahatattoos #blacksquirreltattoo #midwesttattoo"

⫷ Charlotte Preston ⫸ on Instagram: "ꕥ Really loved doing this piece the other day for Amy! ꕥ - - - #illustration #art #blackwork #linework #linetattoo #folkarttattoo #dotwork #ornamental #ornamentaltattoo #folkart #flash #tattoo #tattoodesign #hippie #leeds #tattooartist #manchester"