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Hawaiian flower tattoos – Hibiscus and Plumeria
July 20, 2008 by admin, under Flower Tattoos.
Hawaii is an island best known for its incredible natural beauty with its amazing beaches and gorgeous flowers. Thus, aside from roses and lilies, Hawaiian flower tattoos like hibiscus and plumeria are favorite theme for tattoo enthusiasts. Both of these Hawaiian flowers are lovely and exotic.
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They offer a great deal of flexibility as they can be rendered on ink in variety of colors as well as different sizes. Hibiscus and plumeria are also well-favored not only because of their aesthetic value as a tattoo design but also, because of the interesting symbolical meaning attach to them.
Hibiscus flower tattoo
Hibiscus is the state national flower of Hawaii and it is believed that there were originally five species of its kind that are native to the island. Hibiscus tattoo is a symbol of delicate beauty since the large blooms of hibiscus are open for just a short period everyday. Interestingly enough, a red hibiscus behind a girl’s right ear mean “I have a lover” while behind her left ear, it means “ I seek a lover”. Behind both ears convey the message that “ I have a lover and I seek a lover”. Hibiscus tattoos can also stand for “Seize the opportunity” with its bloom comparable to a fleeting moment which can end anytime soon.
Plumeria Flower Tattoo
Plumeria is a small tropical flower which blooms all year and is commonly used to make a lei in Hawaii. The color of its petal varies from white to pink and deep rose and very well known for its sweet fragrance. Plumeria can often be seen as an accent to a Hibiscus flower tattoo as if it was used to complete the whole Hawaiian floral tattoo theme. However, with its simplicity yet elegance flair, plumeria tattoo are also inked as a main design or highlighted with tribal art. Since the flower is popularly used to make a lei to welcome tourists and visitors in Hawaii, a plumeria tattoo can symbolize warmth, friendship and love. Historically, the flower is also associated with life and procreation.
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| done by Laura @ Polynesian Tattoo Factory- Hauula, Hawaii | ||
Why choose Hawaiian flower tattoos?
Hawaiian flower tattoos are great choice for people who are looking for simply beautiful and unpretentious design. Those who opt for this theme can either be natives of the island themselves or have some ancestral relations to it. Also, it can also mean that the person sporting a Hawaiian flower tattoo theme have been to the island and would want to relive the memories spent there. They might have spent a romantic getaway in Hawaii, a relaxing vacation or they just love surfing at the beaches.
This floral design can be incorporated with other symbols that the island is known for like ocean waves, sea turtles, surfboard, hula girl and even dolphins. This tattoo design are often seen on foot, arm, shoulder blade, lower back, ankle and hip area. They are generally liked by women being a flower that it is although it should be noted that men go for them also by combining with other manly designs. Whether its for one’s actual connection or memories with the famous island or just for their plain beauty and aesthetic value, Hawaiian flower tattoos are definitely worthy body art to go for.
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