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Flower Tattoo Designs

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By Shawn M.


People have been using tattoos for thousands of years as part of their culture or just for ornamentation. Sometimes, people use tattoos to reflect their emotions. Women prefer to get their tattoo done on the ankle, shoulder, lower back or hip. The most preferred place for men is the upper arm.

A tattoo is an ink design inserted into the skin using needles. Tattoos can be done in different designs. Flower tattoos are used as the symbol of various kinds of emotions and feeling. Flower tattoo designs are majorly used by females to express their inner self. Tattoos tell a lot of things which cannot be described by words. Their colorful delicate appearance makes flower tattoos more feminine. Beauty of nature is represented in the form of flower tattoos. They come in different shape, size and colors. Flower tattoos can be made unique by adding special images to the tattoo. Various flower tattoos symbolize various things; it can be divinity, personality, beauty and innocence. People select flower tattoos based on their meaning.


Rose & Daisy Tattoo

Rose is one of the most popular flower tattoos. Rose tattoos are not only used by women but men also prefer rose tattoos as they can be made masculine. Rose tattoos can be done in different colors. Each color and image of the rose conveys different meaning. A red rose is a symbol of love and passion. White roses are widely used as a symbol of innocence and purity. While yellow rose is the indication of friendship, pink roses conveys admiration. All the colors mixed together indicate unity. A rose which is completely bloomed implies happiness and joy and a withered rose indicates the sorrow of separation from the loved ones.

Daisy tattoo is associated with happiness. Daisy tattoo is not as popular as rose tattoos. However, women prefer daisy tattoos show their happiness in different groups. Red daisy indicates the happiness in love, yellow daisy shows the happiness with the friends and blue colored daisy depicts the happiness with the family.

Lotus, Lily, and Sunflower Tattoo

Lotus is a flower which emerges from the mud and faces the sun shine. The beauty of the lotus flower tattoo indicates the happiness that follows the struggles and gives an inspiration to overcome the difficulties. It depicts the peacefulness that follows the hardship. According to Indian mythology, lotus flower represents birth and beauty.

Different colors of lily tattoos have different meaning. White lily tattoo is a symbol of purity and innocence; the tiger lily indicates fierceness, strength and power. Calla lily indicates beauty. In some cultures, the trumpet like shape of the lily flower is associated with erotic love and procreation.

Sunflower tattoos signify devotion, adoration and pride. Sunflower is a bright yellow flower which always faces the sun and the sunflower tattoo is a symbol of confidence and positive attitude towards life. In Chinese culture, sunflower is the symbol of good luck. In Christianity, sunflower tattoo is an indication of God’s love.


Hibiscus, Tulip & Jasmine Tattoo

Hibiscus is a flower which is very common in Hawaii. Young ladies prefer hibiscus flower tattoo. Red, yellow, orange, white and pink are the common colors used to make hibiscus tattoo. However they are also done in blue, green and purple colors. Hibiscus flower is a beautiful flower which is very delicate and hence hibiscus flower tattoo indicates delicate beauty.

Jasmine is a highly fragrant flower which can spread the fragrance to the surroundings without physically being in that place. Jasmine tattoo is preferred by people who are far away from their loved ones to show the love in their absence.

Tulip tattoo is one of the favorites of women due to their color, elegance and beauty. Tulip tattoo conveys the message of an ideal lover. The meaning of tulips tattoo is associated with different colors. Red tulip expresses passionate love and yellow tulip tattoo is the indication of hopeless love. White and purple colors are also used in tulip tattoo. Purple tulip implies that the tattoo bearer is very loyal to the love and white tulip is the indication of forgiveness.

A variety of colorful inks are used to make the beautiful flower tattoos. Some of the colors may cause allergies to the skin. Before getting any tattoos done, it is good idea to ask the tattoo artist about the colors they use and any adverse reaction they have noticed. To prevent any health risks, tattooing should always be done in a studio where hygiene is well taken care. People who want to get tattoo done should always check the sterilization of the instruments used to do tattoo. People who got their tattoo done should carefully follow the tattoo artist’s advice on aftercare. Ultimately, the final look of the tattoo depends on the amount of ink that remains in the skin throughout the healing process.

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keniasearch  says:
4 weeks ago

These are all very well designed flower tattoos. Very informative and makes a good resource. Keep writing

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