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The designers

The hands behind the work.

Two resident artists. One standard. Whether a piece is drawn for you or chosen from the catalogue, it is made with the utmost care and consideration for the person wearing it, and never without passion for the craft.

Erkan Zarif, founding black & grey realism and Japanese tattoo artist at THRONE Northampton
Founder · Resident Artist

Throne · Resident Artist

Erkan Zarif

Working since 1997, Erkan built THRONE around one idea: a tattoo is a story told by the Collector, a reflection of their experiences and memories, showcasing who they are.

His black & grey realism carries photographic depth; his Japanese work honours the irezumi tradition, with meaning behind every dragon, tiger and wave.

RealismJapaneseBlack & Grey
Style
Realism · Japanese
Experience
Since 1997
Languages
TR · EN
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Tuba, botanical blackwork and fine dotwork tattoo artist at THRONE Northampton, drawing a design on an iPad in the studio
Resident Artist

Throne · Resident Artist

Tuba

For Tuba, creating isn’t just about putting ink on skin, but about preserving the stories beneath the skin and bringing a newfound confidence to the Collector.

Before dedicating herself to tattooing, she spent over fifteen years immersed in the creative arts, where her work as a writer cultivated a deep sensitivity to symbolism, emotion, and human narrative. That foundation continues to shape every piece she creates today.

Working primarily in Botanical Blackwork and Fine Dotwork, her compositions explore the quiet relationship between nature, memory, and form. Delicate yet enduring, each design is carefully composed to move with the body, balancing elegance with intention.

Rather than following trends, Tuba creates timeless works that invite personal interpretation: tattoos designed to be lived with and showcased, carrying meaning that evolves alongside the person who wears them.

Botanical BlackworkFine Dotwork
Style
Botanical Blackwork
Background
15+ yrs in the arts
Languages
TR · EN
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