As we near the end of Native American Heritage Month, we’re giving you the must-know details about Thunderbird Rising Studios — what we’ve found as Indy’s only Indigenous-owned hand poke tattoo shop.
Thunderbird Rising opened just last month + is part of a movement to bring back the traditional hand poke tattoo method, which has been around for thousands of years. Stephanie, whose tribe is Lakota and Dakota Sioux, opened the shop as a space to empower Indigenous Hoosiers to share their culture with everyone.
The tools used in the hand poke technique are all modern, sanitized needles + contemporary inks — it's the style and culture behind it that’s ancient and traditional. It’s a machine-free method that’s more connected to the spiritual aspect of tattoos. The front of the shop is an intentional space held for Indigenous creators to offer their work and it will also be used for gallery shows and events. Proceeds go straight back to the communities that made the work possible. You might recognize this building as Onatah General's old location | Photo via INDYtoday team Tattoos are appointment-only at the moment, but Stephanie intends to welcome walk-ins in the future. Working with clients to create custom designs is the method of choice with Thunderbird Rising, though flash pieces might be available further down the line. If you’d like to make an appointment for a tattoo, you can do so on Thunderbird Rising’s website.
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Editor's Pick: Speaking of ink, City Editors Anna + Nicole both have two tattoos. Anna's are based around stories she's read, while Nicole's are focused on symbols — her zodiac ♎ + her angel number.
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