Welcome to Purple Thistle Tattoo, your go-to tattoo and piercing destination in Oelwein, IA, since 2022. As a locally-owned and operated shop, we specialize in black and gray, realism, traditional color, and cover-ups. In addition to custom tattoos, we offer body piercings, tattoo design, aftercare products, and body jewelry. We are excited to partner with the communities of Waterloo, Independence, and West Union to deliver a top-tier tattooing and piercing experience. We invite you to contact us today to book your appointment! COMING SOON: Get What You Get Tattoos!