In 2006 we launched this dream.The idea was to have a tattoo shop that was an environment of creativity, friendship, and tattooing that is clean, classy, and bold as tattooing was intended. With constant forward motion, growing and learning, the personality of the shop evolved into something amazing. In 2012 we decided to “rebrand” ourselves, and changed the name to “Crown of Thorns Tattoo”.
We were previously located at the bottom of Grafton hill in Worcester up until November of 2023 where we called home for 17 wonderful years. We are now located in the heart of beautiful downtown Oxford. The shop is deceiving from the outside; once you step in the door, you’ll quickly realize this was not the shop you expected. Beautifully adorned walls of original artwork just seem to overwhelm your senses.
Prepare to be captivated by a vibrant gallery of original artwork adorning the walls, each piece a testament to the boundless talent of our resident artists. Delve into a treasure trove of meticulously crafted flash paintings, each one visual representation of our passion for the art of tattooing. Prepare to be immersed in an environment where creativity knows no bounds and the spirit of tattooing thrives. With 6 artists to choose from, you will be guaranteed to find one that suits the aesthetic you are hoping to achieve. We’ve got thousands of designs to choose from, or simply be inspired by if you want us to design your very own piece. We do prefer you have some sort of an idea of what you want, and then we can take it from there. Come in as a stranger and leave as a friend!