Sacred Monkey Tattoo
To organise a consultation, please email
Rob Mopar on rwmopartattoos@gmail.com
Rozo on tattoosbyrozo@gmail.com
Private Studio located in Camberwell
By Appointment only
About
Established in 2016, Sacred Monkey Tattoo is a private tattoo studio based in Camberwell, Melbourne.
We are a collective of two tattoo artists specialising in Traditional Japanese style of tattooing. From large-scale bodysuits known as Horimono, to smaller, intricate Japanese designs. We work in the Traditional Japanese style of tattooing. We specialise in full body compositions known as Horimono, from back pieces known as a Kamenokoh, to smaller by-piece tattoos, as well as working with traditional hand-carved tattoos known as Tebori. We can also help with cover-ups on request.
Take inspiration from our hand-painted Ukiyo on our walls or come to us with your ideas, and we can help guide you on your traditional Japanese Horimono journey!
Cash Only/Strictly 18+ Entry
Gaman
Gaman is a Japanese concept commonly translated as “patience” or “endurance.” However, its meaning extends far beyond these words. It represents the quiet strength to endure hardship with dignity, self-control, and resilience. Deeply valued in Japanese culture, it is an essential quality for anyone who chooses to undertake the long and often demanding journey of being tattooed.
Within the context of traditional tattooing, the spirit of Gaman is present throughout every stage of the process. Patience becomes one of its most fundamental elements: the patience to dedicate the necessary time to the work, to save and invest in a meaningful piece, to maintain composure through discomfort, and to continue with consistency until the tattoo is fully completed.
It also requires the discipline to remain steady and composed during each session, understanding that large-scale work is not created in a single day, but through commitment, perseverance, and respect for the process.
These acts of patience are not merely behaviours; they are forms of spiritual discipline.
Horimono is not simply body art — it is also a test of character.