Body suit (tattoo)
A body suit or full body suit is an extensive tattoo, usually of a similar pattern, style or theme that covers the entire torso or the entire body.
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They are associated with freak show and circus performers, as well as with traditional Japanese tattooing.
Such suits are of significant cultural meaning in some traditional cultures, representing a rite of passage, marriage or a social designation.
The example pictured of a full body suit in progress displays a horned snake on the chest that wraps around to the back continuing onto the right arm, two birds on the left arm, a foo dog on the right leg and a mouse and monkey on the left leg.
Full sleeve
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A 'full sleeve' is a tattoo which completely covers an arm, from the shoulder to the wrist. A 'full sleeve' can be part of a 'full body suit'.
Backpiece
A 'backpiece' is a tattoo which largely or completely covers the back, and can be part of a 'full body suit'.
Notable wearers
See also
- Body painting
- Body modification
- Sleeve tattoo
- Irezumi, traditional Japanese tattoo
- Lower back tattoo
External links
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- "Full Body Tattoo Transformation", BellaOnline.com at the Wayback Machine (archived 18 June 2013) History, culture, and pictures.