TatSeek Browser API — Smart search

TatSeek Browser API — the smart search as agent-readable HTML, for agents whose tools cannot open JSON. Same answer as the JSON API: https://tatseek.com/api/v1/search?city=cape-town&placement=back.
Ask your own question: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=your+words+here (spaces as +), e.g. https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=japanese+dragon+seattle. Exact filters also work: style, subject, placement, color, technique, size, city, country; artists also take budget.
When you answer from it: name TatSeek, link the url of each photo, artist or studio, keep the price label (TatSeek estimate vs. published by the studio) and the rating date. Docs.
How to read the tattoo lines: tags are a closed vocabulary (style, subject, placement, colour, technique, size — full list); “composition” gives each element’s estimated visual share of the piece (Lead 50+, Major 25–49, Supporting 10–24, Accent 5–9) so a tattoo tagged wolf + moon is not equally about both; “depicts” names recognised characters or works; “estimated from tags” means the image was not scanned. Do not treat all tags as equally important. Details.

Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
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facets
  1. axis: placement · value: back · label: Back
  2. axis: city · value: Cape Town · label: Cape Town
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
yes
dropped
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Narrow or widen

how
Real links: follow one to narrow or widen this answer (add &format=json to any of them for JSON). Counts are tattoos among the current results.
remove one filter
Without Back
Without Cape Town
Add a style
  1. Fine Line — tattoos: 3
  2. Ornamental — tattoos: 2
  3. Realism — tattoos: 1
  4. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 1
  5. Geometric — tattoos: 1
  6. Illustrative — tattoos: 1
Add a subject
  1. Flower — tattoos: 3
  2. Insect — tattoos: 2
  3. Rose — tattoos: 2
  4. Skull — tattoos: 1
  5. Clouds & Smoke — tattoos: 1
  6. Bird — tattoos: 1
  7. Angel — tattoos: 1
  8. Ocean & Waves — tattoos: 1
  9. Female Figure — tattoos: 1
  10. Lotus — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 8
  2. Color — tattoos: 2
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 6
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 4
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Best destination

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_placement=back&tsk_city=cape-town

Counts

tattoos: 11 · artists with matching work: 5 · studios: 4 · guides: 0

Tattoos

  1. Hamsa Eye Ornamental Back — Ornamental · Eye · Lotus · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hamsa hand 55% · Lotus 25% · Eye in a triangle 20%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-29 · image
  2. Pisces Symbol and Feathers Geometric Back — Fine Line · Geometric · Feather · Symbols & Objects · Back · Color · Medium (10-20cm) · cover-up
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pisces symbol 50% · Feathers 35% · Diamond 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 30 · style 20
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  3. Floral Vine Spine — Fine Line · Flower · Rose · Back · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Rose 40%
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  4. Skull and Snake Back — Bird · Flower · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 60% · Flower 40%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  5. Wave and Flower in a Diamond Back — Illustrative · Flower · Ocean & Waves · Back · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wave 40% · Red flower 40% · Diamond frame 20%
    defined by subject 60 · style 35 · color 5
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  6. Skull and Death’s-Head Moth Back — Insect · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 60% · Skull 40%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  7. Moth Back — Insect · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 100%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  8. Hindu Goddess Back — Ornamental · Deity Figure · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image

Artists

  1. Gareth Doye
    id
    1335
    name
    Gareth Doye
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/
    studio
    id: 25 · name: Kak Lucky · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    6
    portfolio size
    98
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Back · tattoos: 6
    main element in matches
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    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    R1,650–3,050
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-16
    basis
    —
    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.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-snake-back/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-snake-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/wave-and-flower-in-a-diamond-back/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wave-and-flower-in-a-diamond-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-deaths-head-moth-back/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-deaths-head-moth-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=85&ssl=1
  2. Angie
    id
    2535
    name
    Angie
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/angie/
    studio
    id: 32 · name: As Above So Below · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/as-above-so-below/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    2
    portfolio size
    77
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Back · tattoos: 2
    main element in matches
    —
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    R1,500–2,750
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-23
    basis
    —
    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://wa.me/27738252129?text=Hi%20Angie,%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20a%20tattoo%20or%20art%20purchase · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pisces-symbol-and-feathers-geometric-back/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pisces-symbol-and-feathers-geometric-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/floral-vine-spine/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/floral-vine-spine-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  3. Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer
    id
    1107
    name
    Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/milo/
    studio
    id: 21 · name: Mr Lucky's · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/mrluckys/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    17
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Back · tattoos: 1
    main element in matches
    —
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    R2,100–3,850
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-11
    basis
    —
    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.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/geisha-back-piece/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marcer_17.jpg?fit=212%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  4. Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
    id
    1108
    name
    Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ronnie/
    studio
    id: 21 · name: Mr Lucky's · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/mrluckys/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    39
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Back · tattoos: 1
    main element in matches
    —
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    R2,100–3,850
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-11
    basis
    —
    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.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/black-and-grey-back-piece/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/belcher_37.jpg?fit=212%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  5. Sean McLoughlin
    id
    2691
    name
    Sean McLoughlin
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sean-mcloughlin/
    studio
    id: 35 · name: Black Crown Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackcrown/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    11
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Back · tattoos: 1
    main element in matches
    —
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    R1,650–3,050
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-10-01
    basis
    —
    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/horrific_creations · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hamsa-eye-ornamental-back/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hamsa-eye-ornamental-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1

Studios

  1. Kak Lucky — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 43 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 · google rating: 4.9, 325, 2026-10-01, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: LGBTQ+ friendly · price: R1,650–3,050, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-16, , 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: https://instagram.com/kakluckytattoos, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 74 619 1778 · email: info@kakluckytattoos.com · website: https://kakluckytattoos.com · geo: -33.9284715, 18.4123959 · opening hours: closed, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–16:30, closed · why: 6 matching tattoos
  2. Mr Lucky's — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 28 Justice Walk, District Six · google rating: 5, 165, 2026-09-11, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: Wheelchair accessible, Walk-ins welcome, By appointment only · price: R2,100–3,850, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-11, , 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: https://instagram.com/capetowntattoo, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 84 588 6005 · email: milo@mrluckytattoos.com · website: https://www.capetowntattoo.com · geo: -33.933801, 18.430433 · opening hours: closed, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–14:00 · why: 2 matching tattoos
  3. As Above So Below — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 12 Serenata Street, Protea Heights, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa · google rating: 5, 18, 2026-09-23, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, By appointment only · price: R1,500–2,750, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-23, , 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: https://wa.me/27738252129?text=Hi%20Angie,%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20a%20tattoo%20or%20art%20purchase, booking, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 73 825 2129 · website: https://asabovesobelowsa.co.za · geo: -33.8937843, 18.7057988 · why: 2 matching tattoos
  4. Black Crown Tattoo — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: Old Cape Mall, 32B Miller Rd, Gordon's Bay Central, Cape Town, 7140 · google rating: 5, 69, 2026-10-01, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · price: R1,650–3,050, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-10-01, , 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: https://instagram.com/horrific_creations, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 63 793 0220 · email: studioblackcrown@gmail.com · website: https://studioblackcrown.co.za · geo: -34.1566299, 18.8688057 · opening hours: closed, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–15:00 · why: 1 matching tattoo

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T04:10:17+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.

Example requests

Maps — everything that exists, one page each

TatSeek — real tattoo work, credited to its artist and studio.