Customer Reviews

Kahlo Art Tattoos (Dover Tattoos)

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We are big --huge-- fans of Frida Kahlo and her artwork (Ana's son is named Kahlo) so we were pretty psyched when we found these temporary tattoos. They are great fun and will shock your friends when they think your Kahlo obsession has finally gone overboard!

FYI, there are only four tatoos included, but for the price it is well worth it. The tattoos are cut into a nice shape for placing on the body; they are not simply rectangular shapes of Kahlo's paintings.

Here is a part of the note included with the tattoos:

"This collection of four colorful tattoos are details from self-portraits painted by Surrealist artist Frida Kahlo.... These striking tattoos are waterproof and can be easily applied or removed by following the instructions on the inside back cover. These masterpieces are identified by number: (1) The Little Deer (detail); (2) Self-Portrait with Monkeys (detail); (3) Diego and I (detail); (4) Self-Portrait with Collar of Thorns (detail)."

These tattoos are beautiful. The colors are vibrant and they stay on for a long time without fading or peeling away. Ours actually took 4 days to start coming off, and if you want to take it off sooner you do have to remove them with baby oil or rubbing alcohol. We suggest buying several and sharing with your friends, or stocking up for when you need a little extra Frida in your life!

Recommended to: Frida Kahlo lovers, those thinking of getting a Frida tattoo.
Also recommended to to anyone who likes scrapbooking or crafts like paper arts, shadow boxes or shrines (a la [...]). These are good quality and would make a nice addition to any paper craft.

I sent these to my daughter who is away at college; she is a devoted Frida Kahlo afficionada and on her own for the first time... I hoped they would bring some fun and cheer to her life and they did! She loves them. I also sent her some Kahlo stationery which she also enjoyed.

As a teacher, I give a series of lectures every year on Frida Kahlo, and on the last day of the lecture this year I wore a Frida tattoo. The kids loved it. The tattoos are detailed, colorful, and easy to apply. Definitely worth the money.

The tattoos were wonderful and a lot of fun. There was a nice variety. The book arrived promptly and in excellent condition.

In the spirit of good fun these are great tattoos and a really cool idea. Unfortunately the transcription from painting to mass marketing leaves Frida Kahlo Westernized and made up to a disturbing degree.