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Italian Tattoo

 
Italian culture and symbolism is a well accepted fact all over the world. There are many tattoo fans who love to get these exotic symbolic Italian tattoo designs inked on their bodies. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are many things related to the Italian culture which are a favorite with tattooers and tattoo fans.
As tattoos are a great way of unsaid expression about your beliefs and feelings which hold importance for you, getting these tattoos can be an expression of patriotism as well as pride of the country’s heritage. There are many choices you can opt for in these Italian tattoo designs like the flag, the cross and the national flora and fauna. Given below are such Italian tattoo designs which you would love to get done on any part of your body.
Italian tattoos are found in many designs and can be made in any types of shapes and sizes. There are so many factors associated with this culture, that you can get a wide variety of designs to choose from. Italian phrases, freedom fighter names, the tricolor flag mixed with other tattoo designs and national emblems can make some great Italian pride tattoos that will stay with you forever. Since getting an Italian tattoo is more of a guy’s tattoo design we will focus on these tattoo designs for men. They can also be used by women if they find these attractive and unique.

Just like any other tattoo designs for men, these Italian tattoos can be daggers, hearts, phrases, flags, etc., made in any colors of your choice. They are easy to make and less time consuming, thus they are advised for beginners who are getting tattoos for the very first time. More on Italian tattoo designs for men.
Cross tattoos are very famous as they are the easiest to make and the more simpler, the more attractive they look. Crosses are a symbol of religious beliefs and the expression of Christianity. Italian crosses can be considered as crosses with the tricolor of the Italian flag or simply a cross with an Italian phrase written at the base. These tattoos can have a cross made in the Celtic tattoo manner and a robe wrapped around it which signifies the robe of Jesus. This tattoo design can also be accompanied with a crown of thorns or praying hands tattoo designs to give it a more literal and religious look. Italian tattoos are very famous for their exuberant colors and thus you can add all the possible colors to make your tattoo look bright and beautiful. It is the tattooers talent that eventually counts while making these elegant and perfect Italian tattoo designs. More on cross tattoo designs for men and Celtic cross tattoos.
These tattoos can have a clover leaf in the tricolor of the Italian flag. The country of Italy can also be tattooed over nay part of your body with the national colors in it. There can be phrases such as “La Dolce Vita“, (the sweet life) or “Forza” (strength) or other romantic Italian phrases written on the skin. The national flower of Italy is the white lily and thus men and women both can get this emblem tattooed with a few combinations. Similarly the national bird of Italy, the bluebird can also be a great choice for an Italian tattoo design and you can make it look very colorful and bright. There are many other things which are a favorite with the Italians and can be made into tattoo designs. Out of which getting your name inked on yourself can add to your identity as well.

Italian tattoos can be very interesting and colorful and suits any part of your body, so get some great Italian tattoo designs and flaunt them in front of all your friends.

Samoan Tattoo

Samoan Tattoos are more than just designs for the body art and they have been around for over 2000 years now and they are highly influenced by the rich Samoan culture. Samoan Tattoos were rightfully called tataus ever since the existence of tattoos in the world. Samoan Tattoos are symbols of respect and pride for the traditions, customs and culture of Samoan folks and the person who gets tattooed with one of these Samoan Tattoos, is said to have worn a mark of pride for his family.

It is believed that the trend of tattooing in Samoa was actually introduced by two ladies from the island of Fiji. The ladies had a lot of trouble initially, while convincing anyone to give them a chance, and ultimately one of the tribal chieftains, decided to give these ladies one opportunity and he surrendered himself to that ordeal of getting Samoan Tattoos. Getting Samoan Tattoos was definitely a severe experience because traditional designs would take anywhere from weeks to months to complete! The process of Samoan Tattoos used to be and still is extremely painful. The traditional Samoan Tattoos or tataus are etched using primitive tools like bones and comb. Usually a bone or a tortoiseshell comb is immersed in ink and then it is dragged across the skin to slice it open. The ink used in Samoan Tattoos is made out of the ashes of cremated candle nut shells. This process is repeated till the tatau is complete. Sometimes, the person who is getting etched with Samoan Tattoos takes longer time for recovery, which may delay his sessions of getting the traditional Samoan tataus. Traditional laws of Samoan culture had banned women from getting Samoan Tattoos and only men would be reserved for getting tataus. But in later years, even Samoan women began to get inked with tataus. It is said that there is nothing more disrespectful than getting a Samoan tattoo without the permission of your parents and family, because getting etched with Samoan Tattoos is strictly not a personal choice, it is a matter of a family’s pride and thus, a prior permission is required from the entire family for the person who is getting inked. Read on Polynesian tribal tattoos.
The traditional tatau received by the Samoan men looked like a pair of high-waist britches (breeches), that stretch right from the mid-torso down to the bottom of their knees. Every single inch of the person’s skin is covered with Samoan Tattoos made from a series of geometric designs like lines and angles and the canvas for these tattoos included the genitals and the anal regions of a man. These tattoos were inked using the sharp combs dipped in ink. The Samoan Tattoos for girls were more delicate designs and reminded of Polynesian Tattoo Designs.
In Samoa, it is believed that a man is ready for his first tattoo at the onset of his puberty. That is the time when skin stretches to a certain extent and the growth comes to a subsequent end. This tattooing on men, at the onset of their puberty, is more of a ritual than a process. This ritual is also accompanied by songs. The Pe’a design of the Samoan Tattoos is inked from the waist area to the knee line, including the man’s genitals and anal areas. The designs used in Samoan Tattoos for men include a series of geometrical shapes, lines, and curves. Thin cross beams are inked on the back area of the male while net-like design is inked in his groin area. The leaves of pandanus trees is also one of the designs used to etch Samoan Tattoos.
The traditional Samoan tattoo artist is called The Tafuga and he takes 5 sessions with a gap of one day after each session, to finish the entire tattooing process. These 5 sessions are proceeded in step-by-step manner, that consider one session for one particular area for tattooing. In that way, the tafuga takes around 10 days to complete a man’s Samoan tattoo. The recovery and healing of the Samoan Tattoos might take up to an year! You may like to read on Polynesian Tattoo Ideas.
The Samoan Tattoos for females are much more simpler and delicate, as compared to those of the Samoan males. The Samoan Tattoos for women are not seen and carried out like a ritual as in case of men. The Malu design covers from upper thighs to the area below a woman’s knee line. You can also get Samoan Tattoos on your arm, if you are a female. These arm tattoos from Samoa are very small designs. Samoan Tattoo Designs that are common in women include dots, starfish, worm like shapes and a leg-like shape that resembles a leg of a golden plover.
These days Samoan Tattoos are not seen as a part of a Samoan ritual, and these Samoan Tattoo Designs are gaining a wide popularity across the globe. Many new designs like waves, kawa bowl, fish and birds, shells and other symbols like the ones in tribal tattoos, are used to etch Samoan Tattoos. You can either get Samoan Tattoos from an authentic Tafuga or you can create your own Samoan design and get it inked in modern style from a certified tattoo artist. But, the real beauty and Samoan tattoo meaning, lies in getting it etched from a real Tafuga

Sleeve Tattoos

The Sleeve tattoos are becoming increasingly popular amongst men these days and is probably due to the increasing number of celebrity males getting this sort of ink done. A sleeve tattoo can be described as a tattoo which wraps around the upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo. If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.
These types of tattoos mean you are making a bold statement due to there size and complexity. This means you will need to have a through consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This is not a small girly tattoo to get.

It is essential find out the time and cost for a sleeve tattoo. The time taken will depend on the complexity of the design. The longer it takes will of course mean more cost to you. You must discuss this with your tattoo artist. A typical sleeve tattoo is done over a number of sessions which last about two hours. A full sleeve design are done over multiple sessions and may involve over twenty hours of work.

Please remember that you should not ever get a tattoo because you spotted your favourite celebrity with a sleeve design you thought was great. You should instead find a design that appeals to you by doing you own research. It should have a powerful and symbolic meaning to yourself only.

Rooster Tattoos

Roosters are the first ones to announce the beginning of morning though most of us aren’t even awake to hear them. According to Chinese astrology, the rooster is the tenth sign in the Chinese zodiac and the people born in the years 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017 belong to the year of the rooster. 
Thus people belonging to this sign often like to get rooster tattoos done on their bodies as their zodiac tattoos. There are a number of positive as well as negative traits of this zodiac sign, which inspire people to get this tattoo etched since they think their personality matches this sign.
Rooster tattoos can be made in any size or design and look very majestic when they are large. This is because the feathers of the rooster are very colorful and unique and thus many rooster tattoo artists like to try their colors with these designs.You can get these tattoos absolutely anywhere on your body depending on the size of the designs. Mentioned below are some rooster tattoos ideas to help you can choose the best ones, thus take a look. More on Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rooster.

 With these ideas on rooster tattoos, you can definitely get one for yourself anywhere you want them made. They look very attractive when they are big and majestic, so think large for your rooster tattoo

Wrist Tattoos

Tattoos on the wrist are yet another tattooing options that has gained popularity in the recent years. One of the simplest and beautiful wrist tattoo ideas include bracelet tattoos of flowers or vines in circular manner.


Secondly the star or butterfly tattoos are also one of the most favored small hand tattoos for women. Both, the butterfly as well as the star represent several meanings and symbolism and hence, are very popular among men as well as women. Read more on wrist tattoo ideas.

Finger Tattoos

One of the advantages of Finger Tattoos is that they are smaller in size and hence, are not easily noticeable. Although there is lack of space on the finger, there are several options of designs available for Finger Tattoos. One of the most popular Finger Tattoos is the wedding ring or wedding band tattoo.
You can have a design similar to that of the wedding ring or even write the name of your beloved in the form of a ring around your ring finger. Either way, it simply looks classy and also portrays your love for your beloved. Secondly, one’s own name can be inscribed on the fingers as a tattoo design. This is one of the best and the most unique design for Finger Tattoos.

Hand Tattoo

Tattoos are meant to showcase your art and creativity to others. Most of the Tattoo Designs symbolizes certain meanings and philosophies and hence, are made by people.

A tattoo can be made on any part of the body depending on the wearer’s choice. If you are a first timer and wish to get a tattoo done, you can get go for the hand tattoos as they can be easily viewed by people. Let us have a look at the different hand tattoo ideas.

On the brighter side, one may be happy to know that nearly all the Tattoo Designs look cool on hand and can be made without any trouble. However, before inscribing a tattoo on hand, one should take into consideration one’s career or job profile as tattoos are not happily accepted in the corporate world and can be looked down upon.
If you are okay with it, then you can go forth with it. The hand can be divided into four parts and different tattoos can be made on each part.

Tattoos Geckos or Iguanas

Lizard Tattoos are popular tattoo designs both for men and women. They can be inked small and large as well, and in many styles, like realistic, cartoonish, simplistic, tribal and so on. Lizards have been highly popular especially in Hawaiian and Polynesian traditions, and as we know these are cultures that associate deep meaning and symbolism to natural creatures and elements - the lizard is not an exception either.
As for lizard tattoos, there are usually two main types that people choose:
Gecko Lizard Tattoos: Geckos can commonly be found in tropical regions of the world. They are completely harmless, and have broad and long bodies. What is special about them is that they can change their natural colors to disguise themselves from predators. They have very good hearing unlike other lizard animals. But what is most important, they look awesome in tattoo form. Some choose a design that covers the full chest or back, or just a small simple design to the legs.
Iguana Lizard Tattoos:Iguanas come mainly from South Africa and Central America. They can grow as large as 5 to 7 feet and have impressive defensive mechanisms. They naturally have bright colors, so you should use intense colors to make it look good as a tattoo.
There are many associations of lizards amongst people. For Example, Native Americans associate them with dreams, thus lizard tattoo wearers are considered dreamers or individuals who can interpret dreams. As for the Romans, lizards symbolized rebirth and resurrection. Another interpretation of them are divine wisdom and fortune, especially for the Greeks and Egyptians.
The popularity of these tattoos is rising nowadays thanks to celebrities also.
Specifically talking about gecko or iguana tattoos, we can say that they come in bigger and smaller designs, too. The interesting thing is that many women choose a bigger design, say on the sides, and not only small lizards (like the simplistic tribal one).
The tattoos look best with bright colors and in a simple way in my opinion. They can be decorated though with flames, flowers, a yin yang symbol, and so on.

Flower Tattoo

Flower tattoos are one such design, where there is no dearth for patterns and creativity. As endless varieties of flowers are known to man, there are more chances of getting a unique flower tattoo design. Apart from that, several flowers have significant meanings associated with them. For e.g., aster stands for patience, carnation for pride, daffodil for chivalry, daisy for innocence, rose for love, etc.

Flower tattoos can be mixed with other designs like butterfly or vine tattoos to create a more beautiful and attractive tattoo.

Lower Back Tattoo Designs



In the mid 90's lower back tattoos designs were becoming very hip and popular. The reason for this is because the back is one of the sexiest parts of a female body. Lower tattoos are usually V shaped to emphasize the curvaceous shape of a woman's body.


A woman can choose to wear a cropped shirt to display her tattoo or hide it under a dress in conservative occasions. A woman that sports a tattoo is usually confident of her sex appeal.


Lower back tattoo designs will always emphasize a woman's sexiness. The back is always a perfect spot for lower back tattoo designs being expressed to denote the secret and sensual aspects of a woman's essence.


In Hinduism, it is believed that the back is the residence of coiled energy or Kundalini, so these lower back tattoo designs are perfect for this area for it to shine through. Some women who opt for tattoos do so for the art and it looks good with them while other women who want a touch of spirituality will opt for a design that expresses such.


There are many popular lower back tattoo designs and here are some of the favorites: The Lotus flower is one of the most popular a woman can get. With its flowers, buds and pods, the design actually symbolizes splendor. If you mix the Lotus tattoo with a Sanskrit phrase or tribal design then the more will its Oriental beauty be emphasized and highlighted.


Butterfly is another of those designs for women that are popular. The intricate and meticulous design of a butterfly with some tribal or wing design done in the right hues will be a perfect masterpiece that can adorn a woman's lower back. Butterfly tattoos will always signify grace, beauty and femininity.

Princess lower back tattoo designs for women are perhaps the second most popular choice. A princess crown tattoo is somehow best suited on a woman's lower back. It represents princess like life and its elegant design is great for lower back tattoos. If you happen to love fairy tales, fantasy movies of knights and princesses then this tattoo is for you!

A Celtic back tattoo is another popular choice that has some spirituality knitted with it. It is perhaps the most meaningful design you can have for your back. Combining a Celtic cross with your name above or below it is a great combination. Having a name of your love one just above or below a Celtic tattoo can be a symbol of love and respect for that person. You can also combine your Celtic cross with a vine or a tribal tattoo design.
 Rad Woodeson has been reviewing products and services for over a decade now. His latest passion is tattoos and all the weird and wonderful designs that are available on the market today. Deciding to have a tattoo is a big decision so Rad has decided to look at the various options available to people on the internet. Take a look at his latest articles on lower back tattoo designs and cross tattoos for women

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