Cliph AKA OrangutanMan
Handtapping tattoos from Sabah since 2013
Handtapping Tattoo Artist
Born in Tawau, Sabah, Mixed Blood Kadazan-Scottish-English, tattooing since 2007 with a passion for Borneo's traditional handtapping style.
Tattoo Expertise
Experienced in both handpoking and machine tattoos, specializing in authentic Borneo handtapping techniques.
Gallery
Hand-tapped Borneo tattoos from Tawau artisan.
Tattoo Tool Making
Hand-tapped Borneo tattoos start with the tools. Cliph has been recreating traditional and experimental tools from Iron wood for the purpose of tattooing since 2012
Rise Tattoo magazine article from 2014 France
Get in Touch
Reach out for your Borneo handtapping tattoo.
Location
Based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, specializing in handtapping Borneo style tattoos since 2007.
Address
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Hours
Sun–Mon closed
Reviews
What clients say about the handtapping art
The traditional Borneo handtapping tattoo feels alive, each dot tells a story. Truly a master of his craft.
Alya Tan
Tawau
I love how the handpoked design captures the spirit of Sabah’s culture. The artist’s steady hand made it a memorable experience.
Rafiq Lee
Sabah