Irezumi(Traditional Japanese Tattoo) | By Appointment Only | Downtown Vancouver, Canada

Bio

Horisekai(彫世界), also known as Horishi(彫師) of the studio Sekaino Ink, is an artisan and craftsman who specializes in the genre of traditional Irezumi: specifically, the art of Wabori(和彫り) and/or Horimono(彫物). While rooted in tradition, Horisekai(彫世界) employs a modern machine in place of the Tebori(手彫り) hand tool.

Beginning his five-year-long journey in 2010, totaling over 400 hours, Horisekai(彫世界) has earned his fully complete traditional full body suit known as 'Munewari Soushinbori(胸割り総身彫り)' in both Japan and South Korea, where the profound commitment and journey not only marked a personal rite of passage, but also forged the foundation of the artisan he is today.

Adapting the traditional culture based on his own experience, Horisekai(彫世界) returned home to Vancouver, BC after travelling across Europe to pioneer and launch the very first traditional Wabori(和彫り)/Horimono(彫物) private studio, known as Sekaino Ink.

Horisekai(彫世界) has completed thousands of hours of work with clients from all over North America, and currently, Horisekai(彫世界) is focusing on large-scale traditional Wabori(和彫り), expressed in his understated, bold, and striking style.

Greeting [2016 - Present]

Dear All,

Thank you sincerely for your interest and for taking the time to visit.

Pioneered in a private setting in Downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada, we are a by-appointment-only tattoo studio specializing in the genre of traditional Irezumi: specifically, the art of Wabori(和彫り) and/or Horimono(彫物).

Taking deep pride in our craft, the primary focus has always been on building meaningful, trust-based relationships with our clients.

As part of our process, we invite you to a prescreening session before moving forward with any commitment, as we believe such an important decision should be made with full confidence. Any questions you may have, please don't hesitate to contact through an inquiry and ask, as we are happy to answer to the best of our knowledge.

Additionally, we maintain contact with our clients after the completion of each project, offering a complimentary touch-up session (if ever required), to ensure the highest quality is preserved.

All equipment used in our studio is sourced from Western Europe, known for some of the highest standards in the market today, and we uphold the strictest protocols for hygiene and all other aftercare.

Thank you wholeheartedly.

Warmest Regards,