yant in NoVa area

[evilgenius]

Anyone know of tattoo artist who does yant in northern Virginia area? Less interested in traditional method than in look (both would be cool).

[Khun Kao]

I'm in NoVA. I don't know anything about tattoos, but I can ask around for you...

What is "yant"?

[Khun Kao]

I've asked around. Since you are less concerned with the actual "ritualism" behind the tattooing and more interested in the "look", the general consensus is that you should look up James Marlowe in Northern Virginia.

http://www.annamarlowe.com/

http://www.myspace.com/marloweink

The other recommended option is actually in D.C. Jinx Proof. Their link is:

http://www.jinxprooftattoos.com/jphome.htm

We don't know if they actually do either the traditional tattoo or if they mimick the look, but those are the two most highly recommended tattoo artists/sources in the NoVA area. Even if they don't actually do the work, they are likely to know someone to refer you to.

Interesting side note, I read up what "yant" was and realize that my first MuayThai coach, Master K, had this style of tattoo done back when he was a young fighter in Thailand....

[William]

Interesting website on the subject.

http://sak-yant.com/

William