Thai Tattoos
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By Baan Khagee Tattoo Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thai Tattoos at Baan Khagee Tattoo Chiang Mai, Thailand
When thinking of Thailand or Thai tattoos, people often think of Sak Yant/ yantra tattoos. However, we are very proud to represent Thailand through our Thai tattoos and offer more varieties of art at Baan Khagee Tattoo Chiang Mai, Thailand
Our Thai tattoos includes
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Thai Naga
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Thai elephant
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Thai mythical creature, animal
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Thai art
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Thai script/writing
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Thai symbol
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Thai Sak yant/ yantra (we can't read the language though)
Thai Naga Tattoos
Naga is a mythical creature which is generally regarded as a protector in Thai Buddhism as you may see them in front of sacred buildings in temples, as well as through Buddhist ceremonies, art, mythologies and folklores.
Thai people in the northeast of Thailand, especially in those areas that sit alongside Mekong river, hold the Naga in such high regard since they believe they have been having long and deep connection with the Naga, and been performing ceremonies related to the Naga for very long time.
Where did the Naga belief come from?
When and where did the Naga belief come from haven’t been 100% proved yet until these days but the root of this belief might have started since very long time back.
History has shown that "snake" had been well respected, and been part of ancient beliefs, rituals, and folklores throughout the world. Back then, a large scale of population still believed in superstition, meanwhile snake was often seen as mysterious creature and some groups of people also believed that it brought agriculturally abundance. As a result, snake had been held in high regard and been part of ancient rituals since.
In prehistoric Thailand, having snake as part of rituals also had been practiced in this region. Ban Chiang which was a prehistoric agricultural settlement, is considered the most important prehistoric settlement in Southeast Asia which is now located close to Mekong river, in Udon Thani province, in Thailand. People in Ban Chiang relied very much on Mekong river for living. However, duo to unstable raining, people might have often faced natural disasters which were either flood or drought. Back then people still much believed in holy spirit and superstition. So when they faced indescribable disasters, the solution might have been performing a ritual related to Mekong river which greatly supported their living. And in these rituals, snake had been paid high respect and been part of the rituals as we discovered snake painting on the vessels in Ban Chiang settlement.
Then from the prehistoric period to pre Thailand at some point, people that lived along side the Mekong river, might have gradually altered their belief for snake, from a well-respected figure to the holy spirit or their ancestors reborn who were there to protect the next generations.
Later on, big change had happed which was emerging of Buddhism and Hinduism from India. And from believing in nature spirit, people then embraced the new religions more. But instead of totally converting themselves to the new religions, people adapted their old beliefs to go along with the new one, and from snake which was believed as holy spirit, now transformed into Naga which was now held as demigod (a serpent with decorated head crest).
Now in Thailand, people in the northeast especially in 8 provinces that’s close to Mekong river still much believe in the Naga and continue performing rituals and ceremonies related to them until today.
Thai Krut & Naga tattoo
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Blue Thai Naga tattoo
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo
Thai fine line Naga tattoo
Thai fine line Naga tattoo
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Blue Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Thai Naga tattoo with flow
Fern tattoo with Thai Naga
Thai Naga tattoo
Thai Tattoos
Other Thai tattoos includes;
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Thai elephant
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Thai mythical creature, animal
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Thai plants
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Thai art
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Thai script/writing
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Thai symbol
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Thai Sak yant/ yantra (we can't read the language though)
Thai Hanuman tattoo
Thai Krut and Naga tattoo
Thai Krut tattoo
Thai twin tigers sak yant tattoo
Thai elephant tattoo with country side scene
Thai elephant tattoo
Thai Krut tattoo
Thai Oriental magpie robin bird tattoo
Thai water buffalo tattoo
Realistic Thai elephant tattoo
Thai elephant tattoo with flow
Thai Elephant Tattoo with flow
Thai Elephant Tattoo with Chinese charecter
Thai fine line lotus tattoo with Naga
Thai elephant tattoo with orchid flowers
Realistic elephant tattoo with Thai art
Thai elephant tattoo with dark art
Thai Jasmine flowers tattoo with abstract flow
Jellyfish tattoo with Thai Plumeria flowers
Chiang Mai red truck tattoo
Thai elephant tattoo with fine linework
Thai font tattoo
Thai Lanna lantern tattoo
Thai lotus tattoo
Realistic Thai elephant tattoo with Thai art
Blackwork realistic Thai elephant tattoo
Thai Hanuman sak yant tattoo
Thai illustrative elephant tattoo
Thai fine line lotus flower tattoo
Minimal rainbow Thailand map tattoo
Thai bird of paradise flower tattoo
Octopus tattoo with Thai Butterfly pea flowers
Thai White-rumped shama bird tattoo
Thai Elephant Tattoo with fern leaves
Thai/Indonesian deity tattoo
Thai elephant tattoo with blossom flowers
Thai Elephant Tattoo with flow
Fine line Thai Elephant Tattoo with flowers
Thai elephant tattoo with compass
Thai elephant tattoo in the forest
Thai fine line lotus tattoo with water wisp
Thai orchid flower tattoo
Thai Orchid flowers sleeve tattoo
Realistic Thai elephant tattoo
Chiang Mai red truck tattoo
Minimal fine line Thai art tattoo
"Doi Inthanon" Thai mountains tattoo
Thai stamps tattoo
Thai Lanna fine line lantern tattoo
Realistic Thai baby elephant tattoo with Thai art
Realistic Thai elephant tattoo with banana leaves
Thai Sugriva sak yant tattoo
Minimal frog tattoo with Thai Unalome
Thai ornamental lotus flower tattoo
Thai lotus tattoo with Thai script
Thai Crown of thorns flower tattoo with abstract fine line art
Baan Khagee Tattoo Chiang Mai
"we not only love to present nature tattoos but we are literally in the nature"
Baan Khagee Tattoo Studio is located in the mountains in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mae Wang is a countryside area located further south from Chiang Mai city. Locals still live there in simple-relaxing lifestyles with diversity of cultures.
At the studio, you will be welcome by Nate, a tattoo artist in the mountains who is fascinated by local lifestyle.