When you consider how each of their images is created, the similarities are striking.
These likenesses, when combined, make for eye-catching ink that’s spawned a new trend calledembroidery tattoos.
The field ofembroideryencompasses many approaches.
Fromthread paintingto freestyle, stitchers have a lot of choices when it comes to making images with thread.
Embroidery tattoos feature two predominant methods that are inspired by the ancient practice:cross stitchandcrewel.
Often, the satin stitch tattoos take on the appearance of an embroidered patch or clothing.
The threads are so lifelike that they appear to pop off the skin.
It’s also as if you’re free to see the sheen reflecting off each individual fiber.
Check out our picks for some of the best tattoo embroidery designs being inked today.
