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Flower Tattoo Designs
June 23, 2009 by admin, under Flower Tattoos.
Flower tattoo designs are one of the most sought after tat themes among women not only because of their natural beauty but also of the symbolical meaning attached to them. It can’t also be denied that the number of men who go for this type of ink are also significant. Flowers have an array of colors, textures, shapes and fragrances so what could be more pleasing to the human eye than nature’s creations inked on one’s body.
These are some of the most popular flower tattoo designs and the meaning they represent:
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1. Hawaiian Flower Tattoo Designs - there are three flowers that fall under this category namely:
- Hibiscus - symbol of delicate beauty since the large blooms of hibiscus are open for just a short period everyday. A red hibiscus behind a girl’s right ear mean “I have a lover”, behind her left ear, it means “ I seek a lover” and behind both ears convey the message that “ I have a lover and I seek a lover.
- Plumeria - represents friendship, warmth and love since its use in Hawaii to make leis which are used to welcome tourists.
2. Lotus Flower Tattoo Designs - this flower has been a part of legends and almost every culture, civilization and religion in the world and have very deep symbolical meanings that’s why its one of the most favored flower tattoo designs. According to the Hindus, its a symbol of detachment from worldly desires and illusions. Meanings of these flowers also vary according to color. White lotus stands for mental purity and spiritual perfection while red lotus refers to love and compassion. Blue lotus signifies intelligence, wisdom and knowledge while purple lotus is a a symbol of homage. Pink Lotus like the photo above is the supreme lotus reserved for the highest deity.
3. Cherry blossom Tattoos – cherry blossom is a flower that has very significant and powerful meaning in both Japanese and Chinese culture making it one of the most favored flower tattoo designs. In Japan, its represents the transience of life while in China, it is a symbol of feminine beauty and love. The exquisite beauty and timeless grace of cherry blossom combine with its deep historical meaning would perhaps be considered the primary reason why women and men both opt for this flower as a tattoo design.
4. Rose Tattoos - a classic flower tattoo designs and one of the most widely requested tat theme of all time because of its versatility not only in its meanings but as well as styles, colors and placements. It can be tattooed in a myriad of ways – full bloom, single bud, garland, tribal, colored or black etc depending on the message you want to portray.
5. Lily Tattoos - symbolizes purity, chastity, and innocence as well as love and procreation. Depicted in early Christian art through paintings, the lily is also symbolic of the “Madonna” as the flower is associated with the virgin Mary. With its vibrant colors and artistic appeal, this flower has been fail to catch the attention of tat enthusiasts.
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