Annu Rathor Honoured in the India Book of Records 2022

When the India Book of Records 2022 edition landed, one name from Indore stood out in the world of ink — Annu Rathor, founder of Annu's Tattoo & Academy.

The record was confirmed on November 1, 2022, recognising her as a successful female tattoo artist at the age of just 26 years and 8 months. Along with the entry in the record book came the official India Book of Records medal, an appreciation certificate, an identity card and a badge.

What the Record Recognises

The India Book of Records documents extraordinary achievements by people across the country. Annu's entry celebrates the years of work behind the chair — thousands of hours of practice, a growing client list across Madhya Pradesh, and an academy built to pass the craft on to the next generation of artists.

Being recognised as a female tattoo artist carries its own weight. Tattooing in India has long been a male-dominated profession, and Annu built her studio in Indore at a time when very few women in the region were running tattoo businesses of their own.

Recognition like this belongs to every client who trusted me with their skin and every student who chose to learn the craft properly.

The Journey to the Record

Annu's Tattoo & Academy started with a simple idea: a tattoo studio should be as serious about hygiene and safety as it is about art. That means single-use needles, sterilised equipment, skin-safe inks, and a proper consultation before every session.

Over eight years, that approach turned the studio into one of the highest rated tattoo destinations in Indore — covering custom designs, cover-up work, realism, colour tattoos and fine line pieces.

The academy side of the business grew out of the same thinking. Aspiring artists from across Madhya Pradesh come to learn machine handling, skin theory, sterilisation protocol and design fundamentals, instead of picking it up by trial and error.

What It Means for the Studio

An award does not change the work, but it does raise the bar. Every piece that leaves the studio now carries a record holder's name behind it.

For clients, the record is a straightforward signal: the artist working on your skin has been independently recognised for her craft. For students at the academy, it is proof that a career in tattooing, built on discipline and hygiene, can be taken seriously.

Book a Session with a Record-Holding Artist

Annu's Tattoo & Academy is open for consultations, custom design work, cover-ups and academy admissions in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Whether it is your first tattoo or your fifteenth, every session starts with a conversation about design, placement and aftercare.

Get in touch through the booking page to reserve your slot.