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Tribal tattoos designs are eminent and extremely popular choice for those who are looking to get tattooed. It is a well-known fact that tattoo originated way back during preindustrial times when ancient people cluster in tribes and tattoos are used to reflect their social and religious values.
The most common variation of this kind is the tribal sun tattoo which was used during ancient times to honor the god. Other popular designs include tribal rose tattoos, tribal cross tattoos and tribal butterfly tattoos which are perhaps one of the most used designs by women on their lower back. Some men on the other hand prefer to have tribal tattoos wrap around the arms or back which can be combined with manly symbols such as dragon , cross and skull.
Tribal tattoos are inspired from ethnographic designs from great many ancient cultures throughout the world such as the various tribes from Borneo, Haida, and Native Americans, Celtic tribes, Maori and the Polynesian tribes. The designs were taken from the mythology and view of the world and were often abstract images based on objects found in the local surroundings which were applied either as a means of adornment or as symbols that serve the following functions:
- to denote the bearer’s status or social identity
- part of the rite of passage to adult status
- for religious or magical purposes as a means of identification or protection after life
- as a talisman to insure the bearer’s good luck or to help charm other members of the opposite sex or to preserve youth and health.
This can be one reason why it is a popular design since it connects the wearer to the secret past of the ancient people who are the origins of all present human society. It exemplifies a much deeper meaning as compared to the symbols or designs that represent modern period.
Nowadays, the modern tribal tattoo is not based on any particular ancient tribe. Rather, it’s a reminiscent of all traditional styles characterized by bold, abstract heavy black line, with sweeping solid curves with sharp points as well as untattooed spaces in between the black curves to form intricate patterns. It is usually angled and has sharp images and interlocking patterns. Tribal tattoos feature complex artwork and usually rendered on ink with plain black colors alone to maintain its authenticity. However, some tattoo enthusiasts also play it up by combining it with one or two colors which can come out as really interesting and striking.
The great thing about tribal tattoos is the variety of innovation that a tattoo artist can apply. In fact, any other design can easily be given a tribal touch by a skilled tattoo artist by working freehand alone. With the flexibility of this design, anyone can easily come up with a unique tribal tattoo design. Also, it can be placed anywhere in the body- upper arm, chest, back and shoulder while maintaining its visual appeal with its intricate and solid patterns.
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Tribal tattoos has has been around for thousands of years already but is continually evolving from a traditional tribal tattoo that reflect aboriginal cultures to a new and exciting styles. With its creative and abstract feel and flexibility as a tattoo design, it will always be one of the top choices for people who are thinking of getting inked.
Star Tattoos-Star Tattoos
Star symbols have aesthetic values, very neat and nice to look at and very flexible in terms of size, variety in designs and meaning. No wonder, it is an extremely popular choice for a tattoo design. Star tattoos can be inked alone or in clusters, like a constellation or shooting stars. Stars can represent hope, goals, freedom and tranquility. Its meaning and significance to the person sporting it can almost be related to any aspect of life.
Stars are heavenly bodies whose most notable aspect is the brightness of the light that it exudes. Stars differ in brightness , size and color. When going for a star tattoo, it would be interesting to know that a star’s color depends on how it is. Very hot stars appear blue, slightly cooler stars may appear blue white and the coolest stars appear orange or red.
Symbolism of star tattoos can also vary depending on how many points it has. Some of the most common variations of are star tattoos are:
- nautical star - a very popular tattoo for men and were originally used by sailors who relied on the stars to find their way during the early years. A star would supposedly lead them to the correct path whenever they were at sea. It is therefore a star tattoo that symbolize a sense of security and guidance.
- shooting star - represents one’s goal or it can represent a fleeting moment in one’s life or even the desire to be a superstar. This is a star tattoo that is another favorite of women because it just naturally looks striking. While they are called stars, fact is, shooting stars are not actually stars but pieces of rocks zooming the earth and scientifically called meteors.
- star of david - a six pointed star composed of 2 equilateral triangles, one pointing up and the other one, pointing down can represent a union of opposites. It is actually the universal symbol of Judaism.
- pentagram is a five pointed star that is look upon as a protection from evil, it can sometimes be drawn with a circle or entwined with vines.
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