Tattoos all over the body, questions and answers of these extensive pieces!

Tattoos all over the body are distinguished by occupying the entire body, as the name suggests. Known in English as body suit, they are a type of tattoo that leaves no one indifferent.

In this article we will talk about this type of tattoo and much more in detail. Read on if you plan to get one!

What is a full body tattoo?

We can imagine that, indeed, A full body tattoo, as the name suggests, is a tattoo that covers a large part of our skin. These tattoos usually cover either the entire torso (or the entire back) or the entire body, and although this is not always the case, they most likely have a related and expanded theme if they were intended to be tattooed from scratch.

Do tattoos have parts all over the body?

Parts of this type of tattoo are considered parts tattooed in certain places on the body. In turn, these pieces can be tattooed independently of the rest of the body, or even joined together (thematically or literally) in later tattoos. They are as follows:

• full-sleeve: Full sleeve tattoos that cover the entire arm, from shoulder to wrist. A half sleeve, on the other hand, covers only from the shoulder to the elbow.
• Back piece: Covers the entire back, from the shoulders to the hips, sometimes including the buttocks.
• Tattoos on the legs: Unlike the previous two, a has a specific term that defines it. They can be full leg or half leg (like a kind of shorts).

Of course, there are other parts that could be considered as part of a body suit, but that are not as decisive as the previous ones, like the head, hands, feet ...

What relationship do they have with the irezumi?

We have talked about irezumi, the Japanese art of tattooing, on other occasions. Full-body tattoos have a great connection to this style, as In traditional Japan this type of tattoo has its own rules regarding location.

Just as it shares the entire back with western full body tattoos, in Japan there are own models of this type of tattoo:

• Donburi Sōshinbori (総 身 彫 り): It is the full body tattoo without openings.
• Munewari Sōshinbori (胸 割 り 総 身 彫 り): It is the full body tattoo with the opening on the chest.
• Munewari (胸 割 り): tattoo on the chest but with an opening in the middle.
• Nagasode (長袖): tattoo covering the entire arm.
• Shichibu (七分): literally '7 parts', tattoo that covers from the shoulder to the middle of the forearm.
• Gobu (五分): literally '5 parts', it is the tattoo that spans from elbow to shoulder.
• Hanzubon (半 ズ ボ ン): It is the piece that covers the legs up to the knee, with the inner part of the legs tattooed.

Does a tattoo all over the body hurt?

Of course, it depends on where you are going to get tattooed during that session. Places like the back, arms or legs hardly hurt, but the day you get to get your ribs tattooed is going to be a descent into hell.

How long does the process take?

Usually such extensive tattoos are not usually tattooed in the same day. Not only would it be a brutality for you (no matter how much you endure the pain, the loss of blood, the adrenaline and the needle passing through the skin constantly leaving you to dust), but for the tattoo artist it is also unthinkable to be able to maintain all the attention and physical form in such an extensive piece.

We are not talking about days, we are not even talking about months. Un Body suit It can take years to finish (about two or three on average) since you need to plan it well with the tattoo artist, stay with him for the sessions and let the skin recover before returning to the load.

How much does it cost?

We can add the monetary factor to the time factor. Full-body tattoos aren't cheap at allOn average, they cost no more than about $ 50.000 (about 42.600 euros).

Do tattoos that cover the whole body have connotations?

In addition to the traditional Japanese tattoo, In the West, tattoos that cover the whole body are related to circus shows and freak shows Americans (those that included bearded women, strongmen and other "freaks of nature"). The reason is simple: the first people who had tattoos all over their bodies worked in shows of this type, showing the world their tattooed skin.

One of the first to get full body tattoos was The Great Omi, who after the First World War decided to make a living like this, although there were many more, like George Costentenus, who chose this path out of vocation or necessity.

In fact, Even today we can find artists who use their entirely tattooed body as a claim in their performances or as a personal expression.For example, Lizardman (with tattoos and body modifications to resemble a lizard), Enigma (with his body covered in puzzle pieces) or Tom Leppard (whose body was covered in leopard spots). However, it should be specified that full-body tattoos, in these cases, have taken a different path, since they usually include other more extreme body modifications.

We hope this article on full body tattoos has entertained and interested you. Tell us, what do you think of these tattoos? Do you wear such extensive pieces? Tell us what you want in the comments!