The Bamboo Rooms®, home of multiple award-winning tattoo artist Ajarn Keng® - in Otley - Leeds (UK), Oy and Jay in Koh Samui (Thailand) and Geng in Chiang Mai (Thailand).

But you may see them at all studios as they travel back and forth.

The Bamboo Rooms® are multi award winning and world record breaking tattoo studios based in Otley – Leeds (U.K.), Koh Samui (Thailand) and Chiang Mai. (Thailand). All 3 studios specifically specialize in the ancient art of bamboo tattooing which is traditionally learnt in the temples of Thailand by high monks.

The Bamboo Rooms® was originally established by world record breaking UK-THAI tattoo specialist, Ajarn Keng®, whose work has been featured in many books and publications worldwide, including Tattoo Master.

We have now expanded and have been joined by brothers Oy and Jay who run our Samui studio and Geng who runs our Chiang Mai studio.

All our studios and artists work within the UK health and safety guidelines and our U.K. studio is licensed accordingly.

Ajarn Keng® who is considered to be one of the best bamboo tattoo artists in the world, possessing a natural artistic talent, took great time and care choosing our team to make sure the work at all 3 studios is of the highest quality. You will not be disappointed by choosing our artists to design your next creative and personal tattoo.

We are trying to raise the profile of the tattooing industry by providing a new level of service. Our ultra-modern tattoo rooms use only state of the art equipment and follow the highest hygiene regulations taken from the UK and Europe. Ajarn Keng®, a U.K. / Thai is first aid trained, holding a U.K. Health and safety license which allows him to work in the U.K. and Europe as well as Thailand.

We are not your average tattoo studios. We don’t use flash; instead we custom draw all our artwork free of charge in order to give each customer a special, original tattoo.

Ajarn Keng® at our U.K studio in Otley, Leeds

The Bamboo Rooms Otley Front

Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the population was 13,668 at the 2011 census.

Oy and Jay at our Koh Samui studio, Thailand

Our tattoo studio on Koh Samui

Koh Samui, also often locally shortened to Samui, is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing.

Geng at our Chaing Mai studio, Thailand

Our tattoo studio in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, nestled in the mountainous region of northern Thailand, is a city that effortlessly blends tradition and modernity. Known for its rich cultural heritage, serene temples, and vibrant markets, Chiang Mai is a haven for travelers seeking a unique experience.

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