Matching Tattoo
Carried together.
Want a tattoo that matches your partner, friend or family? A matching tattoo carries a shared story on the skin. At our studio in Beşiktaş, Istanbul we build both of your designs together, from ₺5,000 per person and often the same day. Identical, or two pieces that complete each other.
Matching tattoos are complementary or identical pieces designed for couples, siblings or friend groups. Both parties can work with the same artist or different artists in the same session.
Who is it for?
Couples, best friends, siblings and groups who want to share a moment permanently.
Heads up
Those in a hurry — matching designs need a little extra time to ensure both compositions work together.
Preparation
Both people need to be available the same day. Prepare references and ideas for the design.
Pain Level
Same as individual tattooing.
Identical or complementary?
Both tell a shared story. If you want a clear, symmetrical sense of "us", identical; if you want each of you to carry your own version that completes when side by side, a complementary pair is for you.
Identical
- The same design on both
- A clear, symmetrical "us"
- Easy and quick to decide
- Classic and strong
Complementary pair
- Two halves, one whole
- A version unique to each
- Completes when side by side
- More creative and personal
"The best matching tattoos are the ones where each design still means something on its own."
Matching Tattoo — FAQ
Do both people sit at the same time?
Yes — we schedule sessions simultaneously or back-to-back where possible.
Should they be complementary or identical?
Both are beautiful. Complementary (like two halves of a circle) or identical — the choice is entirely yours.
How is a matching tattoo priced?
From ₺5,000 per person; it varies with the size and detail of the design.
Can the two of us get it the same day?
Yes, we usually do both of you in the same session.
Do the tattoos have to be identical?
Not at all; identical works, and so do two separate designs that complete each other.
What are the most popular matching tattoo ideas?
Symbols that form a whole from two halves (yin-yang, a puzzle piece, sun-moon), coordinates/dates, fragments of a short quote, tiny heart/mountain/wave symbols and minimal drawings that face each other are popular. We can also develop an idea just for you.
Is a matching tattoo only for couples?
No — best friends, siblings, mother-daughter and families get them too. A matching tattoo is meaningful for any shared bond.
What if one of us changes their mind or wants a different size?
No problem; we flex the design to what each of you wants. We can do the same motif in a different size, placement or colour.