Indra Rollover
We picked you up again after returning from our participation in Jakarta’s Car Free Sunday. I quickly got ready — we were expecting a guest at the Airbnb.
Knowing we would be in Jakarta during Imlek, I had reached out to several tattoo artists beforehand. Of all the artists I contacted, Indra’s artwork stood out the most. I was tired of monotone designs and wanted something fresh, colourful, and symbolic of Indonesia.
So I negotiated a price with him, transferred a deposit, and he began working on the design I had requested — a simple Garuda.
The Garuda, a bird like deity and Indonesia’s national emblem, felt like the perfect symbol for this trip.
When Indra shared the final design, I was blown away. I couldn’t wait for him to ink it on my left arm.
Indra was between studio spaces, so for now he made house calls, which suited us perfectly. What better way to get tattooed than in the comfort of your own space?
We set an appointment for 1:00pm, but Jakarta’s gnarly traffic delayed him by an hour. He arrived close to 2:00pm, studied my arm, and determined the ideal size and placement.
He began tattooing at 2:30pm and finished two hours later. To be honest, this tattoo hurt more than the rest — perhaps the skin on the lower arm is thinner — but the result was worth every sting.
I paid Indra his dues, added a little extra, and escorted him to the lobby. We said our goodbyes with a promise to visit his new studio once it opens.
We were so captivated by the new tattoo that we completely forgot we hadn’t had lunch.
Fast Forward a Few Days
We picked you up again after our shopping spree at Thamrin City and lunch at Warung Leko. We returned to the Airbnb at 2:00pm, took a quick shower, and waited for Pak Indra to arrive.
Ever since the Garuda, I knew I wanted one more tattoo before flying back to Kuala Lumpur. I’d always wanted a flower on my arm — and even Cat, who was never into tattoos and never commented on my past ones, was impressed by Indra’s detail and artistry.
While wandering the streets of Bandung, I began thinking of a design for my lower arm and finally settled on my favourite flower: the jasmine.
I contacted Indra again with a suggested design. What he sent back absolutely blew my mind. This time, I was chomping at the bit for him to start.
We set an appointment for 3:00pm. Indra arrived a little later, and after discussing the size of the beautifully detailed jasmine, he began work.
Three hours later, the masterpiece was complete.
I paid him — again with a little extra — and escorted him to the lobby.
If you’re interested in his work, here’s his Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/indra.rollover/
What’s Next
Be sure to catch our next video as we walk to Rumah Makan Padang Sederhana for another try.
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📍 Location:
Thamrin Executive Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UgNnAHXTXNUrZWGW7
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