A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Paisley Hip Tattoos

Mike sends in this photo he took of Tovah, after she had these nice paisley tattoos put on by Tomasso Tattoo of Italy (at the 2006 Detroit Tattoo Convention). I hope the design is extended further down in the long run (and no, not just so I can hope a picture is sent in, but because I believe that tattoos should always be designed for the nude… but maybe that’s just me).

Comments

32 responses to “Paisley Hip Tattoos”

  1. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Looks very good. Own design?

  2. Amy Avatar

    I love these, they’re so pretty and well done.

  3. Adam Avatar

    thats hot

  4. joie Avatar
    joie

    that is gorgeous!!
    v nice placement

  5. Carly Avatar

    That looks beautiful!

  6. cellfire Avatar
    cellfire

    eh, i’ll say it. I hope she gets the tattoo extended so we can see her vagina!

  7. Mateusz Avatar
    Mateusz

    great design. i think it looks great as it is, no need to extend it. do you have any links to Tomasso Tattoo?

  8. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    that’s really beautiful

  9. possessed Avatar

    I think it would look lovely extended a bit further down. Not that it’s not already beautiful – it is – but it kind of looks like it’s been cut off by her pants. It’s kind of a sharp line to finish on.

  10. paperscratcher Avatar
    paperscratcher

    che bellissimo!

  11. Corbin Avatar
    Corbin

    HHHHHHOOOOTTTTTTNNNNNEESSSSSSSSS!!!

  12. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    Yeah, it does just seem to stop all of the sudden, rather than ending naturally.

  13. Maggi Avatar
    Maggi

    Wow, I never really thought of using the Paisley pattern in a tattoo but it looks fantastic.

  14. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I would love to have a different style paisley (as not to copy) theme. Perhaps 1/4 sleeves.
    Really nice, and the theme can be run with anywhere on the body. It’s hot!

  15. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Thats so pretty, very delicate. I love how its placed also, beautiful work.

  16. Lydia Avatar

    I love it! But I think I love her panties more… wish I knew where she got them 🙁

  17. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    gorgeous…

    oh wait the tattoos.

    also gorgeous.

  18. yemily Avatar
    yemily

    The panties and tattoo are dank and amazing. where can i get such fantastic undies. i think the tattoo would flow better if the tattoo continued

  19. warmandfuzzy Avatar

    Those are amazingly awesome….

  20. rosie Avatar

    Wow, in all the years I’ve been on BME and IAM, that’s the first time I’ve seen a tattoo and wanted it to be on me, and wished that I’d thought of it first…

  21. smurf Avatar

    I have always loved paisley and never thought of using it for a tattoo. That is just lovely.

  22. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    i thought about getting paisley tattoed so i basicly love that!

  23. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    I’m going to make me a set of those panties…
    *wanders off to rumage through her stash of strange fabrics*

  24. Malice Alice Avatar

    Agreed with #12. It does look good though.

  25. Amber Avatar

    I already have paisley tattoos 😀 Hers look great! Kind of reminds me of work by Dan Di Mattia (whose name I really hope is spelled that way).

  26. Motm Avatar
    Motm

    oh , thats really nice & beautiful

  27. Anna Avatar

    Those are gorgeous! I like her undies too. Heh.

  28. nadia Avatar
    nadia

    holy wow. That’s REALLY beautiful. It really makes me sad that i’m going to have to wait for a couple years for my own tattoo in that location, thanks to finances and grumpy parental units.

  29. Rae Avatar

    It looks to be based on traditional Mehandi… (Indian henna tattoos)… Very pretty 😀

  30. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    I’M WEARING THOSE UNDIES RIGHT NOW!!
    They’re from La Senza 😀
    That’s a gorgeous tattoo.

  31. Max Brand Avatar

    looks tasty….

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