Skinhead Tattoo Photo #9478

Originating in 1960s British working-class culture with roots in Jamaican rude boy fashion and ska music, the skinhead movement later fractured into sharply opposing factions. Understanding this context matters for anyone considering or studying these designs.

Geometric tattoos use precise lines, angles, and repeated shapes to form structured compositions. Symmetry and mathematical patterns give these designs a modern, architectural quality.

The back provides the largest continuous canvas on the body, ideal for detailed scenes and large-scale compositions. Upper back pieces are easy to conceal, while full-back tattoos make a dramatic statement.