Brooklyn Tattoo Parlors

post from Gridskipper on 22 October 2008 01:00:00 PM. © Gridskipper

San Francisco has long been known to be the flaming heart of America's tattoo culture, but recently Brooklyn has thrown its hat in the ring for the title. Every month in Brooklyn more and more tattoo parlors seem to be sprouting up. In the last decade tattooing has moved more and more to the mainstream of American culture with reality television shows, heavily tattooed models, and a greater acceptance for tattoos in the work place (even the New York Times is in on the trend). It's important to shop around for a tattoo artist and hygienic shop that you trust; even though your tattoo may cost more than your Kate Spade bag, you'll have that tramp stamp for a whole lot longer. Here are some of Brooklyn's best shops.