Razzouk Tattoo

Razzouk Tattoo
Established
  • c. 1300 (family business)
  • c. 1750 (in Jerusalem)
Location
Coordinates31°46′38″N 35°13′42″E / 31.7772°N 35.2283°E / 31.7772; 35.2283
ServicesReligious tattoos
MethodsOlive wood block stenciling
AffiliationsCoptic Christianity
Websiterazzouktattoo.com

Razzouk Tattoo, also known simply as Razzouk, is a tattoo parlor in Jerusalem which primarily provides tattoos to Christian pilgrims. Known as the oldest tattoo business in the world, the parlor is owned by the Coptic Christian Razzouk family. Having originally begun practicing tattoo artistry in the 14th century in Egypt, the family immigrated to Jerusalem in the 18th century.