Masks & demons
Hannya
A woman transformed by jealousy into a demon. Love turned to rage, worn as armor.
和彫 Japanese irezumi specialists
Traditional Japanese. Bold. Timeless.
Oni, Ryu, Koi, Hannya. Authentic irezumi from masks to mythological beasts, done by artists who study the tradition. Salt Lake City's only studio dedicated to Japanese tattoo art.
12 years5,000+ piecesHospital-grade sterile
Every symbol carries centuries of meaning. A koi swims upstream to become a dragon. A hannya mask holds love turned to rage. We don't just draw them, we study them.
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図柄 The motifs
Masks, beasts, and legends.
Eight of the most requested figures in the irezumi tradition, and what each one means on skin.
Masks & demons
Oni
Red or blue demons of raw power and mischief. Wards off bad luck by looking worse than it.
Masks & demons
Tengu
The birdman of the mountains. Protection, war, and supernatural skill.
Mythological beasts
Ryu
Wisdom, strength, protection. The dragon commands the elements and asks nothing back.
Mythological beasts
Hou-ou
The phoenix appears only in times of peace. Rebirth, triumph, and justice.
Mythological beasts
Koi
Perseverance and determination. Swim upstream long enough and you become the dragon.
Mythological beasts
Karashishi
The temple guardian. Courage, prosperity, and a very good reason not to enter uninvited.
Cultural figures
Samurai
Honor, loyalty, discipline. Bushido on the arm of someone who means it.
作品 The work
Healed, not fresh.
彫師 The artists
Three chairs. Three specialties.
Each artist trained in traditional Japanese technique and each one owns a corner of the tradition. Flip through, find your match, and book directly with them.
流れ How it works
From idea to ink.
一
Consult
Share the idea. We talk placement, size, style, and price. No pressure, no deposit yet.
二
Design
Your artist draws it custom. You'll see it before the session and can revise until it's right.
三
Session
Come in rested and fed. We prep the area, walk you through aftercare, and get to work.
四
Heal
Follow the aftercare guide. Come back in six weeks for a free touch-up and a photo.
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Got my full sleeve done here. Marcus took my rough idea and turned it into something I'm obsessed with.
Derek K.Full sleeve
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They covered up an old tattoo I hated. You can't tell there was anything there before.
Sarah M.Cover-up
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First tattoo ever and they made it easy. Clean space, patient artists. Already planning the next one.
Jordan T.First tattoo
予約 Consultations are free
Ready for traditional irezumi?
Whether it's an Oni sleeve, a Koi back piece, or a Hannya mask, it starts with a conversation. Thirty minutes, no deposit, and you leave with a plan.
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