About Tattoo Archive
Tattoo Archive is a renowned tattoo shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known for its exceptional work, friendly staff, and fascinating historical tattoo memorabilia. The shop's artists, including Adam and Johnny, are highly skilled and knowledgeable, creating beautiful and professional tattoos that exceed expectations. The shop's atmosphere is bright, clean, and welcoming, making it a pleasure to visit even for those who don't plan to get tattooed. The owners, Harriet and Chuck, are warm and knowledgeable, sharing their expertise and passion for tattoo history with customers. The shop also hosts the annual Tattoo Historical Society meeting, attracting tattoo enthusiasts from around the world. With its commitment to quality, professionalism, and community, Tattoo Archive is a trusted and beloved destination for tattoo enthusiasts.
Adam and Johnny did a phenomenal job translating a tattoo design for my mother and me into two gorgeous tattoos. This was my first tattoo and Adam was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the tattoo process. He helped it to be a positive experience and I would definitely go back. What an excellent shop and what excellent people! Their work is beautiful, they are very professional, and their prices are very reasonable.Their shop is clean and bright and full of wonderful historical tattoo memorabilia and art that makes the place fun to visit even if you do not plan to get tattooed. I learned quite a bit about the history of tattoo styles by browsing the art...read full review
One of the only tattoo establishments that I do and will ever trust to permanently mark my skin.Walking into the fresh, bright, clean front room, you are surrounded by the most amazing tattoo history. Chuck is so kind and full of knowledge; you really will want to sit and listen to him for hours. The hall is lined with some amazing books from Book Mistress and Harriet is the sweetest lady. And behind the little half door is shop security, Moose. He's so cute ?.Johnny has done many, many tattoos on me and I've never had a complaint. Every time, I'm more amazed by his artwork and wear it proudly. Living in another state and constantly being asked "Who did it? Where?" every...read full review
If you have any interest in body decoration and find it’s history as fascinating as I do, you will absolutely love the Tattoo Archive! It’s a museum of all things tattoo, and it’s resident historian, CW Eldridge is an expert with fascinating stories to share. Check him out on Netflix’s documentary series “Explained” season 1 (episode with the obvious title: TATTOO). His partner in crime and in life, Harriet, is the “Book Mistress,” proprietress of a rare tattoo book mail order business housed at the same address. The two are a salt of the earth couple with easy smiles and generous attitudes. Before Covid they started the Tattoo Historical Society annual...read full review