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Nikki Tundel
Minneapolis

Photos: A day in the life of an all-female tattoo parlor

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Needling
Caroline Johnson tried to relax during a tattoo session on June 25, 2015. On this, her fifth visit to Jackalope, she got a stylized triforce, a triangle icon from The Legend of Zelda video game series, on her forearm.
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When it comes to tattooing, male artists outnumber females by an estimated six to one. Jackalope Tattoo, with its all-female staff, is a reaction to that. On any given day, the Minneapolis shop is a blend of combat boots and kitty cats.

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Caroline Johnson showed off her newest tattoo, a creation of Jackalope artist Amo Tarvas. "It's cool that we're an all-female shop," said Tarvas. "At the same time, I wish a group of female tattoo artists wasn't such a novelty. And hopefully it won't be much longer."
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Needling
Caroline Johnson tried to relax during a tattoo session on June 25, 2015. On this, her fifth visit to Jackalope, she got a stylized triforce, a triangle icon from The Legend of Zelda video game series, on her forearm.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News
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Welcome
Stuffed jackalopes, fantastical paintings and a skull sporting a tiara welcomed visitors.
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