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El tattoo paper is inspired by one of the most beautiful and ephemeral Japanese hobbies, origami. Origami is not only a folded piece of paper, but it is an art with which you can make authentic trinkets.
If you want to make a tattoo made of paper, in this article we will explain the origin of origami in Japan and how to take advantage of these designs to make them look on your skin. Keep reading to know more!
Origami, a Japanese tradition?
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The origami tradition in Japan dates back to 1680, when a paper butterfly used in Shinto weddings is mentioned in a text. In addition, folded paper figures were attached with the gifts to show good fortune, which is known as noshi.
In the mid-nineteenth century, with the opening of the borders of this country, origami evolved by leaps and bounds. Curiously, German origami customs were adopted that were integrated into Japanese culture. Thus, it was forbidden to cut the paper to achieve the desired shape and bicolor squares of paper were used.
How to take advantage of the paper tattoo
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To take advantage of the paper tattoo you have to take into account the figure you want to tattoo. In addition to the typical ones, in any origami manual you will find hundreds of different figures (I'm a big fan of squid).
Once you have chosen it, you can opt for a design in black and white or in color (soft tones are recommended) or even with touches of watercolor. The secret to making these designs look good is also in shading to achieve a good depth effect.
The paper tattoo is very cool, it is very original and it is based on beautiful art, right? Tell us if you have any tattoos of this style. What design did you choose? You can leave us a comment!