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  Thai Sacred Tattoos.

    Magic Ink
Author: Thai-Amulets.Com
 

The Thai Tattoo is an ancient art form that has been widely known in Siam for hundreds of years.

  Sacred Tattoos (Sak Yan)

 

In years gone by this type of tattooing was common amongst Thai men as it was believed that such tattoos would protect them from danger and in particular harm from weapons.

Only scared monks could apply such tattoos and today this tradition is still practiced at a few temples.

It is just unfortunate that this ancient practice is doomed to disappear and be replaced by empty aesthetics of the modern art tattoo?

  
 

Sacred Buddhist Tattoo

  Where can I get a scared tattoo?

Relatively few masters are still in existence practising this dying tradition. There are a number of well publicised locations but unfortunately many of these have serious limitations or financial  implications:

1. Ajahn Noo - Probably one of the best known Sak Yan masters after having tattooed Agelina Jolie Unfortunately that brief moment of fame has brought with it an unprecedented level of arrogance. A small tattoo for a non Thai will cost 10,000 baht whilst a medium sized image will cost in excess of 20-30,000 Baht. Furthermore you are highly unlikely to be tattooed by Ajahn Noo, but by an understudy, which really defeats the whole purpose. We cannot recommend Ajahn Noo and suggest you don't waste your money.

2. Wat Bang Phra - Very popular amongst foreigners, but unfortunately the quality of work is not of high standard, and very little choice in terms of design.

  Where should I go?

There are some other Sacred Ajahns/monks that will provide this service with a quality of work exceeding that of Ajahn Noo at a fraction of the cost, typically just a few thousand baht for any size tattoo. Whats more the choice of design is almost unlimited.

We can arrange to accompany you to such locations, providing you with an English/Thai speaking certified tour guide, hotel pickup, all at a cost less than you would pay for a tiny tattoo from Ajahn Noo. If you are interested in this service please contact us.

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