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        {
            "summary": "Malaka Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles with 7 artists on TatSeek. Fine line in 36% of tattoos, realism in 18% and trash polka in 14%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 67% black and grey; mostly large pieces; typical detail: detailed. 4 min walk from La Brea & Willoughby.",
            "id": 3,
            "name": "Malaka Tattoo",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/",
            "city": "Los Angeles",
            "country": "United States",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "830 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California",
            "google_rating": {
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                "reviews": 257,
                "recorded": "2026-09-05",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "$500–1,000",
                "currency": "USD",
                "source": "tatseek_estimate",
                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-06",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://form.jotform.com/241065554423149",
                "channel": "booking",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "323-394-3441",
            "email": "malakatats@gmail.com",
            "website": "https://malaka.tattoo",
            "geo": {
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "11:00–18:00",
                "tue": "11:00–18:00",
                "wed": "11:00–18:00",
                "thu": "11:00–18:00",
                "fri": "11:00–18:00",
                "sat": "11:00–18:00",
                "sun": "11:00–18:00"
            },
            "strengths": {
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                "styles": [
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                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 36
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 18
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "trash-polka",
                        "name": "Trash Polka",
                        "share": 14
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 31
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 21
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "full-sleeve",
                        "name": "Full Sleeve",
                        "share": 15
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 33,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 23,
                    "large_or_bigger": 54
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                "detail_median": 75,
                "detail_level": "Detailed",
                "detail_based_on": 22,
                "healed_share": 0,
                "text": "Fine line in 36% of tattoos, realism in 18% and trash polka in 14%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 67% black and grey; mostly large pieces; typical detail: detailed.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": {
                "station": {
                    "name": "La Brea & Willoughby",
                    "kind": "bus",
                    "lines": "",
                    "distance_m": 230,
                    "walk_min": 4
                },
                "source": "OpenStreetMap",
                "as_of": "2026-10-09",
                "text": "4 min walk from La Brea & Willoughby"
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            "amenities": null,
            "why": "2 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 1 · 63 Realism"
        },
        {
            "summary": "Art Collector is a tattoo studio in Culver City with 5 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 45% of tattoos, new school in 26% and anime / manga in 21%; usually on the upper arm, full sleeve and forearm; colour and black-and-grey about equally. 16 min walk from Palms.",
            "id": 15,
            "name": "Art Collector",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/",
            "city": "Culver City",
            "country": "United States",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "10200 Venice Blvd #205, Culver City, CA 90232",
            "google_rating": {
                "rating": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
                "reviews": 606,
                "recorded": "2026-09-18",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [
                "Women-owned",
                "LGBTQ+ friendly",
                "Walk-ins welcome",
                "By appointment only",
                "Accepts new clients"
            ],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "$300–550",
                "currency": "USD",
                "source": "tatseek_estimate",
                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-10",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://instagram.com/artcollectortattoo",
                "channel": "instagram",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "213-676-3030",
            "email": "artcollectortattoo@gmail.com",
            "website": "https://artcollectortattoo.com",
            "geo": {
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "11:00–19:00",
                "tue": "11:00–19:00",
                "wed": "11:00–19:00",
                "thu": "11:00–19:00",
                "fri": "11:00–19:00",
                "sat": "11:00–19:00",
                "sun": "11:00–19:00"
            },
            "strengths": {
                "photos": 53,
                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 45
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "new-school",
                        "name": "New School",
                        "share": 26
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "anime",
                        "name": "Anime / Manga",
                        "share": 21
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 23
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "full-sleeve",
                        "name": "Full Sleeve",
                        "share": 23
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 19
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 45,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 25,
                    "large_or_bigger": 49
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                "detail_median": 90,
                "detail_level": "Very detailed",
                "detail_based_on": 1,
                "healed_share": 0,
                "text": "Realism in 45% of tattoos, new school in 26% and anime / manga in 21%; usually on the upper arm, full sleeve and forearm; colour and black-and-grey about equally.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": {
                "station": {
                    "name": "Palms",
                    "kind": "rail",
                    "lines": "",
                    "distance_m": 940,
                    "walk_min": 16
                },
                "source": "OpenStreetMap",
                "as_of": "2026-10-09",
                "text": "16 min walk from Palms"
            },
            "amenities": null,
            "why": "1 matching tattoo · Realism as the main style in 1 · Compass as the main element in 1 · 24 Realism"
        },
        {
            "summary": "Liquid Amber is a tattoo studio in Vancouver with 8 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 45% of tattoos, watercolor in 13% and fine line in 13%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 65% in colour; mostly large pieces.",
            "id": 38,
            "name": "Liquid Amber",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/liquidamber/",
            "city": "Vancouver",
            "country": "Canada",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "902 Commercial Drive",
            "google_rating": {
                "rating": 4.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
                "reviews": 538,
                "recorded": "2026-09-29",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [
                "Women-owned",
                "LGBTQ+ owned"
            ],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "CA$350–600",
                "currency": "CAD",
                "source": "studio",
                "confirmed_by_studio": true,
                "as_of": "2026-09-29",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://instagram.com/liquidambertattoo",
                "channel": "instagram",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "+1 604-738-3667",
            "email": "info@liquidambertattoo.com",
            "website": "https://www.liquidambertattoo.com",
            "geo": {
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "10:00–17:00",
                "tue": "10:00–17:00",
                "wed": "10:00–17:00",
                "thu": "10:00–17:00",
                "fri": "10:00–17:00",
                "sat": "10:00–17:00",
                "sun": "10:00–17:00"
            },
            "strengths": {
                "photos": 119,
                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 45
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "watercolor",
                        "name": "Watercolor",
                        "share": 13
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 13
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 41
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "calf",
                        "name": "Calf",
                        "share": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 12
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 65,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 11,
                    "large_or_bigger": 56
                },
                "detail_median": 90,
                "detail_level": "Very detailed",
                "detail_based_on": 1,
                "healed_share": 0,
                "text": "Realism in 45% of tattoos, watercolor in 13% and fine line in 13%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 65% in colour; mostly large pieces.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": null,
            "amenities": null,
            "why": "1 matching tattoo · Realism as the main style in 1 · 53 Realism · 3 Compass"
        },
        {
            "summary": "Kak Lucky is a tattoo studio in Cape Town with 6 artists on TatSeek. Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey. 15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum.",
            "id": 25,
            "name": "Kak Lucky",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/",
            "city": "Cape Town",
            "country": "South Africa",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "43 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001",
            "google_rating": {
                "rating": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
                "reviews": 325,
                "recorded": "2026-10-01",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [
                "LGBTQ+ friendly"
            ],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "R1,650–3,050",
                "currency": "ZAR",
                "source": "tatseek_estimate",
                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-16",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://instagram.com/kakluckytattoos",
                "channel": "instagram",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "+27 74 619 1778",
            "email": "info@kakluckytattoos.com",
            "website": "https://kakluckytattoos.com",
            "geo": {
                "lat": -33.9284715000000005602487362921237945556640625,
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "closed",
                "tue": "11:00–18:00",
                "wed": "11:00–18:00",
                "thu": "11:00–18:00",
                "fri": "11:00–18:00",
                "sat": "11:00–16:30",
                "sun": "closed"
            },
            "strengths": {
                "photos": 182,
                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 27
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "traditional",
                        "name": "Traditional (Old School)",
                        "share": 21
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 29
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "calf",
                        "name": "Calf",
                        "share": 20
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 14
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 28,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 34,
                    "large_or_bigger": 9
                },
                "detail_median": 70,
                "detail_level": "Detailed",
                "detail_based_on": 6,
                "healed_share": 1,
                "text": "Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": {
                "station": {
                    "name": "Gardens",
                    "kind": "rail",
                    "lines": "",
                    "distance_m": 910,
                    "walk_min": 15
                },
                "landmark": {
                    "name": "Iziko South African Museum",
                    "distance_m": 240,
                    "walk_min": 4,
                    "wikidata": "Q6102031",
                    "sitelinks": 13
                },
                "source": "OpenStreetMap",
                "as_of": "2026-10-09",
                "text": "15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum"
            },
            "amenities": null,
            "why": "1 matching tattoo · Realism as the main style in 1 · 9 Realism"
        },
        {
            "summary": "Lost Edge Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Austin with 5 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 62% of tattoos, neo-traditional in 21% and fine line in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 72% black and grey; mostly large pieces.",
            "id": 6,
            "name": "Lost Edge Tattoo",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/lostedge/",
            "city": "Austin",
            "country": "United States",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "15819 Farm to Market Rd 1325, Unit 101, Austin, TX 78728",
            "google_rating": {
                "rating": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
                "reviews": 318,
                "recorded": "2026-09-09",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [
                "LGBTQ+ friendly",
                "Wheelchair accessible"
            ],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "$250–500",
                "currency": "USD",
                "source": "tatseek_estimate",
                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-09",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://lostedgetattoo.com/book-for-tattoos-in-austin-tx/",
                "channel": "booking",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "512-855-1487",
            "email": "studio@lostedgetattoo.com",
            "website": "https://lostedgetattoo.com",
            "geo": {
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                "lng": -97.692738300000002027445589192211627960205078125
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "closed",
                "tue": "11:00–21:00",
                "wed": "11:00–21:00",
                "thu": "11:00–21:00",
                "fri": "11:00–21:00",
                "sat": "11:00–21:00",
                "sun": "closed"
            },
            "strengths": {
                "photos": 47,
                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 62
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "neo-traditional",
                        "name": "Neo-Traditional",
                        "share": 21
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 17
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 26
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 17
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "full-sleeve",
                        "name": "Full Sleeve",
                        "share": 15
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 28,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 0,
                    "large_or_bigger": 77
                },
                "detail_median": null,
                "detail_level": null,
                "detail_based_on": 0,
                "healed_share": 0,
                "text": "Realism in 62% of tattoos, neo-traditional in 21% and fine line in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 72% black and grey; mostly large pieces.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": null,
            "amenities": null,
            "why": "1 matching tattoo · 29 Realism"
        },
        {
            "summary": "Mr Lucky's is a tattoo studio in Cape Town with 2 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 23% of tattoos and fine line in 23%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 61% black and grey. 17 min walk from Gardens · 900 m from District Six Museum.",
            "id": 21,
            "name": "Mr Lucky's",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/mrluckys/",
            "city": "Cape Town",
            "country": "South Africa",
            "locality": null,
            "address": "28 Justice Walk, District Six",
            "google_rating": {
                "rating": 5,
                "reviews": 165,
                "recorded": "2026-09-11",
                "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios."
            },
            "features": [
                "Wheelchair accessible",
                "Walk-ins welcome",
                "By appointment only"
            ],
            "price": {
                "medium_piece": "R2,100–3,850",
                "currency": "ZAR",
                "source": "tatseek_estimate",
                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-11",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
            "booking": {
                "url": "https://instagram.com/capetowntattoo",
                "channel": "instagram",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
            "phone": "+27 84 588 6005",
            "email": "milo@mrluckytattoos.com",
            "website": "https://www.capetowntattoo.com",
            "geo": {
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            "opening_hours": {
                "mon": "closed",
                "tue": "10:00–17:30",
                "wed": "10:00–17:30",
                "thu": "10:00–17:30",
                "fri": "10:00–17:30",
                "sat": "10:00–17:00",
                "sun": "10:00–14:00"
            },
            "strengths": {
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                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 23
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 23
                    }
                ],
                "placements": [
                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 32
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 13
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "thigh",
                        "name": "Thigh",
                        "share": 13
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 39,
                "size_mix": {
                    "small": 11,
                    "large_or_bigger": 38
                },
                "detail_median": null,
                "detail_level": null,
                "detail_based_on": 0,
                "healed_share": 0,
                "text": "Realism in 23% of tattoos and fine line in 23%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 61% black and grey.",
                "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek."
            },
            "getting_there": {
                "station": {
                    "name": "Gardens",
                    "kind": "rail",
                    "lines": "",
                    "distance_m": 1010,
                    "walk_min": 17
                },
                "landmark": {
                    "name": "District Six Museum",
                    "distance_m": 910,
                    "walk_min": 15,
                    "wikidata": "Q2616757",
                    "sitelinks": 6
                },
                "source": "OpenStreetMap",
                "as_of": "2026-10-09",
                "text": "17 min walk from Gardens · 900 m from District Six Museum"
            },
            "amenities": null,
            "why": "1 matching tattoo · 13 Realism"
        }
    ],
    "note": "Ranked by name match, then by how many of their real, tagged tattoos match — never by payment.",
    "meta": {
        "source": "TatSeek — https://tatseek.com",
        "catalogue_updated": "Oct 9, 2026",
        "generated": "2026-10-09T07:42:58+00:00",
        "how_search_works": "https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search",
        "docs": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api",
        "citation": "Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from."
    }
}