Ubud Ink

Ubud Ink is a tattoo studio on Jl. Cok Gede Rai in Peliatan, Ubud. Komang Arjawa started it in 2013 in a small shop in central Ubud. He took an interest in art at the age of six, graduated from the Indonesian School of Arts in 2004 and is known for traditional Balinese bamboo tattoos alongside machine work. The studio is open every day from 09:00 to 22:00 and also offers piercing.

Bamboo and machine tattoos

Bamboo tattooing is a hand-tapped Balinese method. Very fine needles, usually five, are tied in a line to the end of a thin piece of bamboo and tapped gently into the skin. The skin is punctured rather than torn, which means less pain and bleeding, no scabbing and healing in around four days. The method suits delicate areas such as the feet. Machine tattoos, custom designs and fine line work are also done.

Booking and aftercare

Bookings can be made through the website, Messenger, Instagram, email or WhatsApp. A design and quote form on the website takes a description and uploaded artwork and asks whether bamboo or machine work is wanted. The aftercare page covers keeping the bandage on for two to four hours, washing gently with fragrance-free soap, thin layers of ointment for the first days, and no soaking in water for at least two weeks.