Tribal Tattoo Patterns

Hairatsfähiges Mädchen der Koita (Neuguinea)

Do not neglect the history of Tattoo Patterns.

That is today’s lesson. Very important. Some people look at tribal tattoos and consider them pretty patterns. But to some people they are much more than that.

Now, I myself, don’t get all stringent-like when it comes to tradition and observance, but I do like history and meaning, and so think if you are going to get a tribal tattoo, you owe it to yourself – or to the history of the traditon – to find out what your preferred symbol actually means. It’s that extra bit of attention that will add significance to your tattoo choice.

Take this one for example. This is a marriageable Melanesian/Polynesian girl  – that’s what the V-shaped drawing stands for.

Don’t make a mistake by rushing into your tattoo. Most tattoo memberships aren’t that expensive – they cost no more than a night at the movies for two. Surely you can give that up for  unlimited professional tattoo designs.

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Tattoo Patterns of Zodiac Signs

Pisces Back

Get Tattoo patterns of zodiac signs at Chopper Tattoo. You won’t be unhappy with their ever growing database full of thousands of ideas.

Zodiac signs make particularly lovely tattoo patterns. Commemmorate the day of your birth. Here we have the Pisces symbol – 2 fish swimming in opposite directions. Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac

The Zodiac is made up of 12 different sun signs. Your birth date determines which one you are. Here are the 12 signs:

* Aries – March 21 – April 20
* Taurus – April 21 – May 21
* Gemini – May 22 – June 21
* Cancer – June 22 – July 22
* Leo – July 23 -August 21
* Virgo – August 22 – September 23
* Libra – September 24 – October 23
* Scorpio – October 24 – November 22
* Sagittarius – November 23 – December 22
* Capricorn – December 23 – January 20
* Aquarius – January 21 – February 19
* Pisces – February 20- March 20

This is a very pictorial depiction of Pisces zodiac sign and makes a lovely tattoo. But there are also much more symbolic depictions of the zodiac. These are ancient and international symbols. Pisces is at 2 oclock, above the ram head.

Tattoo Patterns of Zodiac Signs

More reasons your zodiac makes a great tattoo pattern. The Zodiac sun signs are grouped into four essential elements – Air, Water, Earth and Fire. When these are combined they create the world and allow theworld life to flourish. Each of the 12 astrology signs falls under a specific element

Pisces is of course a water sign.

A lot of people place a lot of value on the zodiac and believe your characteristics and personality traits of a person are due to the zodiac sun sign. That’s why it is a great personal symbol.

Take your time when choosing your tattoo. Beautiful Tattoo patterns of zodiac signs at Chopper Tattoo.

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Flower Tattoo on Back

Flowers tattoo

Here is a stunning Flower Tattoo on a woman’s back. The flowers are rich and colored deeply, and have an old world charm to them.

Extra bonus marks for the off-centred position. The flower tattoo is draping off the shoulder gently, so it really grabs your attention.

This is a bold and adventurous tattoo pattern.

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Tattoo Patterns 101

There are so many tattoo patterns to choose from. Never before has there been such a wide variety of tattoo patterns, and never before has it been this easy to search for a tattoo what with so many online tattoo galleries.

Here is a quick tattoo finder primer for you – helping you to choose from all the available patterns.

Tribal tattoo patterns

These were specific to the tribe. Tribal designs have staying power because they are designs that have been used for centuries. Tribal design tattoos are artistic and include bold striking patterns.

Tribal tattoos are usually monotone, that means one colour only although there has been a trend recently to use more than one colour.

Tribal tattoos are specific to the tribe. It was an identifier. The designs in tattoos that we typically call tribal are from Polynesian tribes.

Celtic Tattoos

These can be considered tribal tattoos of the celtic people. The celts used many design elements over and over, like knots, chains or circles to symbolise eternity.

Kanji Tattoos

Kanji tattoos are ideographic characters, usually japanese or chinese. The character means one thing -it is representative of a whole word or idea, like respect or honour. Beware of bad translation that doesn’t read well by native speakers.

If you would like to get your own Chinese Tattoo, the Chinese Tattoo Designs web site is the one for you and will prevent you from getting a backwards or upside down tattoo.

Realistic designs or photo realistic designs

These are harder to do as instead of just solid blocks of colour they use gradations of colour. The lined feather, blend or bleed away to nothing, and it is more like painting than colouring in. Definite artistic talent needed here as well as experience with the tool.

Classic Tattoos or Old School Tattoos

Are the western world classic tattoos we grew up with. Mostly seen on sailors so there are many sailing themed tattoos.

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