It was with the Chinese novel “Suikoden” that Japanese tattoos regained their popularity. This novel was illustrated with pictures showing warriors having tigers, flowers, and dragons on their bodies. This book was a success in the lower class of Japan; it is that reason why the lower class started seeking different types of Japanese tattoos, such as koi tattoos.
At the time, woodblock printers were the only tattoo artists available. For this reason, they had little tools to work with. They were forced to use their woodblock tools, such as chisels and gouges. These tools were used along with blank ink that changed its color to a bluish green when it reacted with the skin.
At the time, woodblock printers were the only tattoo artists available. For this reason, they had little tools to work with. They were forced to use their woodblock tools, such as chisels and gouges. These tools were used along with blank ink that changed its color to a bluish green when it reacted with the skin.
