Khmer Tattoo Designs

Khmer Tattoo Designs are recognized in Pop culture such as in Angelina Jolie’s left shoulder tattoo as seen most notably in the movie Wanted. What most people don’t realize is that Khmer is the Cambodian script, and language, so these specific tattoos have much more to it than just a beautiful design. The Khmer script that is often seen represents a long Cambodianhistory often associated with the notorious and bloody communist regime led by Pol Pots in 70s responsible for the massive millions of waves of murder, torture, and starvation. Such incredible history as behind Khmer is what inspires such tattoo designs and demands nothing less than perfection.

Khmer script is often preferred lettering when it comes to tattoo designs so when considering this type of design, do not all take it lightly and ask yourself these questions:

  • Do I believe in this quote/name/word/etc. ?
  • Does this design evoke emotion everytime I see it?
  • Will I feel the same way I do right now about this design as I will in lets say 30 years?

    • So when considering a Khmer Tattoo Design keep in mind the heart and spirit of the Cambodians and have something you truly believe in such as Angelina Jolie has with the Buddhist Incantation written in the Khmer Script. Basically get a design true to yourself that you will be proud to wear, something that can be a center of conversation that describes with a story that always fills you and those around you with enduring emotions.