About
WHAT IS CHIRINKITO?
Chirinkito is a global standard and community for tattoo studios in beach towns and holiday destinations — built on honesty, respect, and fearless creativity. We started as a tattoo studio ourselves, on an island people travel from all over the world to reach; today, we exist to identify and connect studios in beach and holiday destinations that share that philosophy.
Right now, Chirinkito is a free, worldwide directory: studios that meet our standard are listed and linked directly to their own website, at no cost. As the network grows, we'll introduce additional services for studios that want more — verified badges, premium placement, and tools to help them grow.
Whether you're a traveller looking for a studio you can trust on holiday, or an artist looking for a home in a beach town, Chirinkito is here to help you find exactly where you belong.
OUR VISION
To make the Chirinkito badge the world's most trusted symbol of quality in tattooing. Wherever people travel, they should recognise the mark and know they're walking into a studio that has earned its reputation through professionalism, safety, artistry, and genuine client care.
Trust cannot be bought. Quality cannot be claimed. Reputation cannot be manufactured. They're earned — and certification is a privilege, not an entitlement.
THE CHIRINKITO BADGE
The studio's own identity always comes first. The by Chirinkito signature is the visible seal displayed by certified studios, displayed in the studio itself and on their website.
Certified
CHIRINKITO
Whether it's a decal on the door, a plaque on the wall, or a badge on their homepage, it tells clients, instantly, that this studio has been certified by the Chirinkito Movement.
CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Every studio seeking certification is measured against the same standard:
Hygiene & Safety
Professional hygiene and safety procedures, and full compliance with local laws and regulations.
Ethics
Ethical tattoo practices and honest communication, with clients and fellow artists alike.
Artistic Quality
High-quality artistic work, judged on craft — not size, popularity, or social media following.
Client Experience
A clean, welcoming environment and excellent customer service from consultation to aftercare.
Continuous Improvement
A standing commitment to keep improving — certification is reviewed regularly, not granted once and forgotten.
OUR PROMISE TO CLIENTS
When you choose a studio displaying the Chirinkito badge, expect professional artists, safe practices, a welcoming environment, honest advice, and respect for your ideas — an experience worthy of a tattoo that lasts a lifetime.