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Japanese Irezumi Ribs Tattoo Ideas

Japanese Irezumi tattoos are loved for flowing compositions steeped in tradition. Paired with the ribs — intimate and elegant, though famously spicy — it's a combination that rewards careful planning: the design should be a tall slender composition for the ribcage. Below are starting prompts you can generate instantly, then preview on your own skin tone.

Prompts to try

• japanese irezumi tattoo of a butterfly, designed for the ribs
• japanese irezumi tattoo of a skull with flowers, designed for the ribs
• japanese irezumi tattoo of a compass, designed for the ribs
• japanese irezumi tattoo of a phoenix, designed for the ribs

Design a japanese irezumi ribs tattoo

FAQ

Is a japanese irezumi tattoo good on the ribs?

Yes. Japanese Irezumi is known for flowing compositions steeped in tradition, and the ribs is intimate and elegant, though famously spicy. Talk with your artist about size so details hold up as the tattoo ages.

How do I design a japanese irezumi ribs tattoo?

Choose Japanese Irezumi and Ribs in the SketchMyInk designer, describe your idea, pick your skin tone, and generate concepts. Then bring your favorite to a professional artist.

Same style, other placements

Forearm · Wrist · Back · Chest · Ankle · Neck · Shoulder · Calf · Hand · Thigh · Spine

Other styles for the ribs

Fine Line · American Traditional · Neo-Traditional · Blackwork · Realism · Watercolor · Geometric · Tribal · Minimalist Script