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Your story
deserves to be
worn forever.
Custom fine line tattoos by Esha Varpe
Every tattoo I create begins with a conversation — about what you carry, what you're ready to mark, and how your body should tell it. This is not a walk-in studio. This is a private, considered practice built around one thing: permanence that feels like you.
6 consultation slots open this month
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Structure. Symbolism.
Flow
The Practice
I work with concept-driven, decorative fine line tattoos — each one built around a visual language that is entirely yours. Not flash. Not trend. A piece that holds meaning ten years from now the same way it does the day it's made.
My private studio in Mumbai is a space designed for this kind of unhurried work. Before a single needle touches skin, we talk. About your idea, your body, your story. The consultation is where everything begins.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The Consultation Process
01
Your Story
We begin with what you want to say — the symbols, the memories, the meaning. No reference images required. Just honesty about what you're ready to carry
02
The Design
I translate your story into a custom concept — composed around your body's structure and flow. You'll see a sketch before anything is finalised. Revisions are part of the process.
03
The Appointment
Once the design feels right, we book your session. My studio uses zero-pain techniques — so the day is as calm as the decision that brought you here.
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---------- PRICING
Bespoke work, priced
by the time and care
it requires.
Every piece I make is designed specifically for the person wearing it. The investment depends on the design, placement, detail, and the hours it takes to realise properly — not on size alone.
black & grey
₹6,000
per hour
Fine line, illustrative, geometric, botanical, ornamental and other black and grey work.
colour
₹7,500
per hour
Colour work and complex concept-driven pieces requiring additional time and precision.
Each tattoo is quoted individually.
Once I understand your idea and how you want to wear it, I'll give you a clear estimate before anything is booked. Larger pieces can be planned across multiple sessions — the whole project doesn't need to happen in one sitting.
I'd ask you not to choose a tattoo artist based on hourly rate alone. The question worth asking is whether the work will still feel right on your body in ten years.
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---------- consultations
This is where we talk — about your idea, your story, and the best way to approach the piece. For bespoke concept tattoos, I'd strongly suggest starting here rather than arriving with a finished reference. The consultation is where the tattoo actually begins.
Studio Consultation
In person · Borivali West, Mumbai
₹1,000
Fully Redeemable
Online Consultation
Anywhere · For clients outside Mumbai
₹2,500
Fully Redeemable
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A note on minimums. My studio is built around considered, bespoke work rather than quick pieces. For very small tattoos, the minimum charge reflects the preparation, setup, and care involved — not just the time the needle is on skin.
If you're unsure whether your idea is the right fit for what I do, the best place to start is a consultation — that's where we figure it out together.
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What people say about the work
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"I came in with a vague feeling and left with something I genuinely cannot stop looking at. Esha listened in a way I didn't expect — the tattoo became something I couldn't have imagined on my own."
— PRIYA M., MUMBAI
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"I'd been thinking about this tattoo for three years and was scared it wouldn't live up to what I had in my head. It exceeded it. The consultation was the most important hour of the whole process."
— Arjun S., Bangalore
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"What struck me was the structure of the design — how it moved with my body rather than sitting on it. That's the difference between a tattoo artist and someone who genuinely understands this as art."
Nadia K. Dubai
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"I flew to Mumbai specifically for this. The zero-pain technique made the whole day feel almost meditative. I've since recommended Esha to everyone who asks about my tattoo."
— RHEA T., HYDERABAD
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Ready to start
the conversation?
Consultations are limited. I take on a small number of projects each month to ensure every piece receives the attention it deserves.
A ₹1,000 CONSULTATION DEPOSIT is required to reserve your slot — fully redeemable against your tattoo appointment.
Visit The Owl in Borivali West. See the space, meet me, bring your story.
For clients outside Mumbai or those who prefer to begin the conversation remotely.
In Person · Mumbai
Anywhere · Online
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The Studio
Moths and Owls
Tattoos.
"The Forest"
D-1, Sanjivani Society, Plot No. 7
Near Suvidya High School, Gorai 1
Borivali West, Mumbai – 400091
finding us
There is no "Moths and Owls Tattoos" signboard — this is a private studio. Look for the sign above the door that reads "The Forest". By appointment only — please confirm your booking before travelling.