Peachy keen

The peach is a very popular tattoo all around the world.

Not only do they look sweet they also carry a significant meaning.

In Japanese culture, a peach symbolises immortality and long healthy life.

You also often see peaches combined with objects and other life forms, for example, a fish.

Peaches have a huge amount of health benefits too and did we mention they taste delicious?

Here are some peach tattoos that have been created in our tattoo studio!

To book in, please email info@sunsettattoo.co.nz.

Gordanza has entered the building!

The whole crew at @sunset_tattoo_nz is stoked to warmly welcome our new apprentice @gordanza to the tat game!

Here he is completing a sunset tradition of being made to clean the front of the shop on the middle of winter.

Gordy isn’t tattooing yet- he’s busy studying and preparing and learning the ropes, but you can follow his progress on his Instagram @gordanza and keep an eye out for when he starts doing apprentice tats.

Gordy has shown massive commitment and an unstoppable work ethic and respect towards his new craft so far and we are extremely proud to have him with us!

The Colourful Koi

Koi is the informal name for nishikigoi, which are colourful Amur carp. They live between 25 – 35 years and represent strength, prosperity, determination, independence, perseverance, and good luck. Japanese people respect and admire the Koi fish and they are a common symbol in tattooing.

Here are some amazing large scale Koi tattoos that have been done here at Sunset.

Traditional Japanese Back piece and Leg Sleeves by @tomtom_tattoo

Koi Fish by @horiyama_

Full traditional Japanese Tebori tattoo sleeve by @horimatsu_bunshin

Full traditional Japanese back piece by @tomtom_tattoo

Feeling inspired? Get in touch with us today info@sunsettattoo.co.nz!