Thai Tattoo Photo #5875

The designs combine geometric patterns, animal figures, and Pali script believed to offer protection, luck, or spiritual guidance. Each pattern follows a visual grammar rooted in Theravada Buddhist and Hindu tradition.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.