Crying Panther Tattoo

Crying Panther Tattoo

Solid tattoos. Walk-ins welcome. Cash only.

Solid tattoos. Walk-ins welcome. Cash only.

Congratulations! You’ve found the best tattoo studio in Cologne (Köln) —
a place where creativity and community come together.
Founded by a couple with a shared love for tattoos and the desire to build something meaningful, Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour was born out of a vision to create a family-style business that reflects our personalities, creativity, and love for the craft. We wanted to build a space where everyone feels at home, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned tattoo collector.

Congratulations! You’ve found the best tattoo studio in Cologne (Köln) —
a place where creativity and community come together.
Founded by a couple with a shared love for tattoos and the desire to build something meaningful, Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour was born out of a vision to create a family-style business that reflects our personalities, creativity, and love for the craft. We wanted to build a space where everyone feels at home, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned tattoo collector.

Meet The Crew

Meet The Crew

Frankie

Frankie is a co-owner of Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour along with his wife Tatum. Tattooing since 2010, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, specializing in various styles – traditional, fine-line, lettering, mandalas and black & grey. 

TATUM

Meet Tatum Franken, co-owner of Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour with her husband, Frankie. Originally hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Tatum has made Köln her home since 2013.

MATTI

Being the worlds youngest boomer, Matti brings a variation of skills to the table. Twenty years’ of experience in playing Magic the gathering and skateboarding, an unlimited supply of dad jokes and an academic grade in geography and philosophy make him the perfect conversation partner.

THIERRY

Thierry grew up in a small, rural town in Luxembourg.

His love for nature, wildlife, folk art and early western tattooing shines through in his tattoos, arts and crafts.

ALEX

Alex is a Cologne based illustrator and graphic designer. Drawing has been her passion since early childhood and tattoo art was the logical next step for her. She is fascinated with dark art, pop culture as well as Northern and Eastern European mythology which, combined, serve as an inspiration for many of her illustrations.

Lianne

Lianne is a nail artist specialising in builder gel nails and hand painted nail art. Lianne loves tattoos, chatting, and her taste in music is stuck firmly in the early 00s. If you want to have your nails done and relax in an alternative studio environment get in touch with her.

Our Work

Our Work

Our team brings together over 40 years of collective experience, offering a broad spectrum of tattoo styles and walk-in tattoos to match every client’s vision. Our expertise spans from traditional tattoos and fine line work to dot work, hand-poke, black work, script, black-and-grey, tribal, mandalas, and ornamental designs. Whether you’re into bold, classic pieces or intricate, modern designs, we got you.

Our team brings together over 40 years of collective experience, offering a broad spectrum of tattoo styles and walk-in tattoos to match every client’s vision. Our expertise spans from traditional tattoos and fine line work to dot work, hand-poke, black work, script, black-and-grey, tribal, mandalas, and ornamental designs. Whether you’re into bold, classic pieces or intricate, modern designs, we got you.

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Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour was founded in 2020 in Cologne, Germany. The shop and its experienced tattooers are driven to make clean and solid tattoos that last.

Shop Hours

Mon–Fri: 12:00–15:00

Saturdays: 10:00–14:00

Sundays: Closed

2025 Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour. All Rights Reserved.

Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour was founded in 2020 in Cologne, Germany. The shop and its experienced tattooers are driven to make clean and solid tattoos that last.

Shop Hours

Mon–Fri: 12:00–15:00

Saturdays: 10:00–14:00

Sundays: Closed

2025 Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour. All Rights Reserved.

Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour was founded in 2020 in Cologne, Germany. The shop and its experienced tattooers are driven to make clean and solid tattoos that last.

Shop Hours

Mon–Fri: 12:00–15:00

Saturdays: 10:00–14:00

Sundays: Closed

2025 Crying Panther Tattoo Parlour. All Rights Reserved.