OUR WEBSTORE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
NEXT OPENING "HOPEFULLY" OCTOBER 2026*
We want to deeply thank every single one of you for your orders and for your incredible support of our small business!!!
!PLEASE NOTE!
*Due to the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) taking effect on August 12, 2026, we are temporarily pausing shipping within the EU. As a small business, we are closely monitoring the situation. We hope the EU Commission will reconsider these rules and adapt them to protect small businesses. Our goal is to safely reopen our shop in October 2026! We will keep you updated. Thank you for your incredible support.
ABOUT
ME
I've been painting and drawing since I was 1 1/2 years old. It's always been my greatest passion to put all my thoughts on paper, and later, obviously, on skin.
My grandparents were wonderful artists, and I think I've certainly inherited some of their talent. To this day, they are great role models for me. Another major influence is, of course, fashion from all eras and cultures around the world. Fashion will always have a certain influence on my work as a tattoo artist.
ABOUT
BOOKING
My bookings will likely be open again in August 2027. We will provide further information on this website shortly. And of course, I will regularly post updates on bookings, cancellations, and any resulting availability on my Instagram profile. Please do not send inquiries via Instagram. Always send booking inquiries via the official booking email address.
Also, beware of spam emails and suspicious requests for money! If I require a deposit, it will only be due in person at the first appointment.
The official email address is: "booking(dot)filouino(at)gmail(dot)com"
ABOUT
THE ATELIER
"LE FILOU" is located near the Black Forest in the southwest of Germany, in the heart of the town of Horb am Neckar.
The atelier is in a half-timbered house built in 1519. Formerly the residence of Maria Johanna von Stuben and later used as a dyeworks, among other things, I am now honored to be working here with Dan.
As we are a private atelier, the atelier is closed to the public; therefore, you need an appointment to get in. :)
ABOUT
THE WEBSTORE
We try to open the webstore twice a year, but of course that depends a lot on how well I or we manage to create new products for you. If you happen to miss an opening, don't worry; you can also get my merch at some tattoo conventions.
However, starting in 2026, there will be most likely a clearence sale once every two years, as well as a misprint sale (if available). This sale will be limited to sales and misprints only. For now, this clearance and misprint sale will be restricted to the Schengen Area, Cyprus, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
All webstore openings featuring my new products will continue to offer worldwide* shipping.
ABOUT
IKIGAI.THREATS
IKIGAI.THREATS, and therefore Dan, primarily handles graphic design aspects, such as the webstore and merchandise.
However, IKIGAI.THREATS also results in collaborations with me, like the Aura; Unda; Terra Edition and its accompanying wooden boxes as well as the "Tiny Arts".
Additionally, IKIGAI.THREATS (though rarely) produces prints and shirts – mostly featuring cats and silly or socially critical slogans. Dan sees the project more as a fun project than as something to be taken too seriously.
In the studio, Dan also occasionally transforms into his alter ego—a very grumpy janitor from East Germany named "Volker" who keeps a watchful eye on everything. Volker’s hobbies include petting one-eyed cats and sweeping the studio while admonishing everyone for trivial matters.
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PACKAGING & WASTE REDUCTION
We cannot avoid packing your packages as securely as possible for the journey, so it may be that some products (such as prints) are packaged in cellophane bags. However, we try to avoid it as much as possible and also use other alternatives such as recyclable bioplastic, packaging based on sugar cane plants, wrapping paper and cardboard.
Please try to reuse the packaging as much as possible, such as a print on the wall (if possible) or for drawing and crafting.
In the future, we will try even more to continue to switch to recyclable and/or reusable packaging as much as possible.Thank you for your support!
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SUSTAINABILITY
All prints are printed on Hahnemühle Paper. Read more about their path to sustainability here.
Our Canvas is from Canson®Infinity. Read more about their path to sustainability here.
All Clothing was printed by a small company called "Million Thoughts" based in Mülsen - Germany.
All Textiles are from Stanley Stella and Continental Clothing. Stanley Stella textiles are Fairwear, GOTS certified organic cotton, partly recycled materials and PETA approved vegan. Read more about their path to sustainability here and the Sustainability report here.
Stanley Stella has been listed among the top 16 leading brands in sourcing sustainable materials by the Textile Exchange (TE). Read more here
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