Tattoos are generally accepted in urban and tourist settings, but many Indonesians still associate them with rough or criminal subcultures, so it is wise to avoid showing them in conservative workplaces, government offices, or religious settings. Attitudes vary a lot by region and community: they are more common and culturally meaningful in places like
Bali and among some
Dayak and
Mentawai traditions, where body art can be part of identity and ceremony.