The National School of Tattooing, which opened its doors in Tunisia in January, is the only one of its kind in North Africa. It took him six years to master the art and now he owns the only legalised tattoo studio in Tunisia. Zahmoul teaching at the National School of Tattooing“I founded this school because I felt it’s time for me to pass on my know-how to other tattoo enthusiasts,” he says. A student practicing on synthetic skin at the National School of TattooingThe school, located in the north of Tunis, follows the Ministry of Health's guidelines to ensure the safety of its students and their future clients. PRESERVING THE TATTOO TRADITIONWhilst the National School of Tattooing is raising awareness of contemporary tattooing in Tunisia, a traditional practice has been used by Berbers living in North Africa for centuries.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2019 14:45 UTC