Forged in Ink,
Worn with Honor
Skull & Sword Tattoos is a premier high-end tattoo and piercing studio delivering custom illustrative art and precise curations. Step into our Changanassery, Kottayam sanctuary and craft your legacy.
Our Services
We design custom heirloom pieces and precision body mappings, combining classic needle craft technique with fine art principles.
Custom Tattooing
Step into our private booths and collaborate on dynamic, custom artwork designed from scratch to flow with your anatomy. Specializing in bold American traditional, fine-line detailing, Japanese Irezumi compositions, and heavy illustrative blackwork.
- Illustrations custom-drawn from your initial concepts
- Free touch-ups on all shop work for the first 6 months
- Specialist pigment selection and cover-up renovations
Precision Body Piercing
Experience advanced piercing executed under strict hospital-grade sterilization protocols. We offer custom-curated ear projects, oral/facial designs, and surface anchors using exclusively implant-grade titanium and solid 14k/18k gold jewelry.
- Strict medical sterilization with spore autoclave verification
- Curations with premium titanium and solid gold brands
- Detailed anatomical mapping for optimal healing and comfort
The Gallery
A preview of custom designs crafted by resident artist Amal Dev. Each tattoo is customized to match individual placements and sizes.
Tattoo
Hourglass & Patience
Artist: Amal Dev
Tattoo
Guitar Landscape Journey
Artist: Amal Dev
Piercing
Belly Piercing Curation
Artist: Amal Dev
Piercing
Nose Stud Piercing
Artist: Amal Dev
Tattoo
Invincible Eagle
Artist: Amal Dev
Tattoo
Kraken Chest Shoulder
Artist: Amal Dev
An Atmosphere Built on Heritage & Hygiene
Skull & Sword is a custom studio structured with your comfort and safety as our highest mandate. Located in the heart of Changanassery, Kottayam, the shop pairs minimal geometry and dark neo-gothic artwork with state-of-the-art sterilization equipment.
Medical-Grade
100% single-use disposable needles and autoclave tested instruments.
Licensed Studio
Fully registered studio holding current sterilization and safety certifications.
Private Suites
Spacious individual workspaces offering complete privacy and client focus.
Custom Artwork
Personalized drawings from scratch. No standard flash-book copies.
Studio Moments
Auto-sliding moments showing our clients and piercing curations
Happy Customers
What clients say about their custom tattoo experiences and healing processes at the shop.
"Absolutely loved the custom illustrative tattoo. Amal Dev is incredibly skilled, the lines are perfect, and the healing was super smooth. The studio environment is top tier!"
Aishwarya R.
August 2026
"Got a double helix piercing here. I was extremely nervous, but the sterilization, setup, and care was outstanding. Minimal pain, and it healed beautifully!"
Riya Mathew
July 2026
"Came here for fine-line ear styling and custom tattoos. Amal Dev is brilliant with anatomical positioning and custom artwork. Posing in the mirror says it all!"
Anjana & Sneha
June 2026
Caring For Your Fresh Artwork
A tattoo is only as good as its healing process. We walk you through step-by-step cleaning routines, products, and practices to ensure your skin heals vibrantly and retains crisp linework.