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

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

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.

Sharing her Mexican heritage through her tattoos, @fertattoo2406 really makes the embroidery aspect look so realistic! 🤩

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.

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