[kashmir]

Would depend on your audience. I have heard that Arabs find tattoos offensive - but it may depend on which Arabs you are talking about. In NZ most Kiwis under 35s seem fine with them most over 45s are against them (associated with ex-convicts, tacky, cheap etc - even when they are actually pleasing to look at).

I have heard of only two occasions when tattoos were given as a reason for not hiring a dancer (one a belly dancer, the other cabaret). However, who knows if that was really the reason.

If it may be a problem - what about an asymmetrical look with a single sleeve?