Thursday, December 17, 2009

Islam Tattoo Designs

Islam Tattoo Designs. As said in the Koran, tattooing is forbidden and it depends on how it means and translates. For Moslems, their first choices are usually the Crescent with Star - although originally a political symbol, or verses of the Koran, usually in Arabic calligraphy, or the Hand of Fatima. In Islam, which overlaps with Christianity, Angels, Satan, and even Adam and Eve are also meaningful symbols. Do you want an Islam Tattoo Designs?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Infinity Tattoo Design

Infinity Tattoo Design. The Infinity Tattoo Design is one of the most popular tattoo nowadays especially with women and men alike. Similarly it also attracts many couple and put the infinity as their tattoo that symbolizes their infinite love. This tattoo design is best described as a figure eight on its side, it is used to denote that which is limitless and without boundary or end.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Haida Tattoo Designs

If you think about the Beauty and Comlexity of Art, then there is a synonymous word for that and it is the Haida Tattoo Designs. The Haidas is one of the groups of people in which they are heavily tattooed. The Haida Tattoo used to depict Clan Crests. The lines in the haida Tattoos symbolisez the chronicled important mythological events in the family or clan's history. Crests were symbols of power & prestige & their owners were given the right to pass them on to their heirs.

 
 

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Greek Letters Tattoo Designs

Based on the Phoenician culture, the Greek Letters tattoo design have been used and love by tattoo enthusiasts as the tattoo offers a unique look and design. The Greek letters in turn gave rise to the Cyrillic, Gothic, Coptic and Latin alphabets and was converted into the most sophisticated writing apparatus ever known. The Greek letters distinguished itself from other alphabets by becoming the first writing system with a separate symbol for every sound, including vowels along with the consonants.

The Greek Letters have been used to represent a particular fraternity within the place of learning. Many of these societies, particularly in North America were created in order to discuss topics beyond the conservative curriculum.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Fleur-de-lis Tattoos Design

Used in many occasions, the Fleur-de-lis Tattoos have been a also used for a tattoo. The is a french word which means lily flower. It is used as decoratively as well as symbolically, or it may be "at one and the same time political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic and symbolic.

The fleurdelis has been used in hundreds of years already and is used to symbolized for monarchy especially the French Monarchy. It has been used in countless coats to symbolize royalty and rank.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Egyptians Tattoo Designs

Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest in the world. Culture and literature are one of the oldest too. Egyptians hieroglyphics is the symbols used in ancient Egypt as the means of writing their literature. Symbols that are said to be the word of the Gods. The hieroglyphics are commonly seen on carvings on the walls, stones and in temples as well as on tombs of pharaohs. The hieroglyphs were thought to contain the kind of mystical wisdom and knowledge needed to negotiate the journey from this life to the next.

As symbols, the hieroglyphs continue to be meaningful signs to many people today, particularly as a talisman or amulet, and most especially as tattoos. For Egyptians Tattoo Designs there are so many symbols to choose from and each of them has their own meaning.

The followings symbols are some of the symbols used in Hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt.


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Devil Tattoo Design

The Devil tattoo is arguably is the most popular or one of the most popular tattoo design for men and women too. The devil is the name given to a supernatural entity, who, in most Western religions, is the central embodiment of evil. This entity is commonly referred to by a variety of other names, including Satan, Asmodai, Beelzebub, Lucifer and/or Mephistopheles.

As a tattoo, a Devil design symbolizes a mischievous, lascivious, and perhaps slightly wicked nature with a predisposition towards all manner of sinful behavior and other vices!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Cobra Tattoo Designs

Cobra, one of the most revered and most dangerous snake. Known as on of the deadliest snake with a powerful venom that could kill anybody within few minutes. The cobra is known for its distinctive ‘hood’ that is instantly recognizable especially when it becomes alert.

Cobra Snakes are also well known in the history of great civilization such as in Egypt. The cobra was venerated and represented several ancient deities. The meaning of cobra tattoo was the reason of a cobra was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, as a symbol of protection.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Nautical Star Tattoo Design

Other may called it an old school tattoo design, yet it is still popular for tattoo enthusiasts. Nautical star Tattoo is a very old modern tattoo, going back at least a century or more. Back in the days of yore, before modern navigation, sailors would navigate in part by the stars in the night skies, in particular the North Star in the Northern Hemisphere, and various other constellations of stars in the night sky. The nautical stars were originally used by sailors to help guide their way as they sailed through the night. A lot of soldiers get nautical stars for the same reason... protection. The meaning of the Nautical star is to create your own path, but use the stars as a guide when you are lost or scared.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

New Dragon Tattoo Design

A popular symbol originally from the East, China and Japan. The Dragon tattoo represents the 4 elements on the planet, the earth, the wind, the fire and the water. It is also the the symbol for the four points of the compass - East, West, North and South. Dragons are simultaneously a symbol of Water, Earth, Underworld and Sky. The dragon is a culturally far-ranging character whose apparent bad temper should be interpreted as simply amoral, neither good nor evil.

For tattoo enthusiasts, having a Dragon tattoo it represents strength and power to a supreme. Also used and symbolizes or used as protection, or a force to be overcome. And lastly The dragon tattoo design symbolizes nobility, magic, the power of transformation and imagination, perseverance, loyalty, power and the ability to transcend the ordinary. For those who conquer dragons, the dragon represents courage, bravery, duty, honour and the great quest.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Sanskrit Tattoo Designs

The Sanskrit is one of the 22 official languages of India. Sanskrit is also known as "The Mother of all Languages". Celebrities like Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee, Kimberly Wyatt, Gillian Anderson and others wore the Sanskrit Tattoo. The Sanskrit tattoo is also gaining popularity to other people and these are the commonly reasons why Sanskrit is one of the best tattoo to get. The reasons are antiquity of the language, frequent appearance on celebrities, for protective charm and achieving success, depth of meaning behind the letters/words tattooed, beauty and elegance of Sanskrit alphabet, etc. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language, the language of the gods. Tattoos go back in history to at least since Neolithic times.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Eye of Horus Tattoos

Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and royal power from deities. It is alsothe symbol for Horus, the Falcon Sky God. The Eye of Horus Tattoos was a symbol that signified royal power. The ancients believed this symbol of indestructibility would assist in rebirth, due to their beliefs about the soul.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Prison Tattoo

Prison Tattoo are commonly used by the prisoners to demonstrate allegiance to a particular group or gang. In addition, prison tattoos are intended to help the wearer display his or her specialties, skills, and convictions.

Each of the Prison tattoo are designs to symbolize specific meanings. In addition, many utilize certain codes that can actually be quite difficult to decipher and not easily recognized.

Three dots arranged as a triangle – This design is most commonly found between the prisoner’s forefinger and thumb. The design stands for “mi vida loca,” which means “my crazy life.”

Teardrop tattoo – This design is worn by the eye. It indicates the wearer has killed someone or that the person had a friend killed in prison.

Shamrock – This design is worn anywhere on the body and is often found on those belonging to the Aryan Brotherhood. In this case, the shamrock often also includes the number 12, with the 1 standing for “A” and the 2 standing for “B.”

Ace of spades – Worn anywhere on the body, this design is mostly worn by those belonging to either the Aco Town or Asian Boyz gang. The A, which is often placed in the middle of the spade, is meant to symbolize Asian while the spade symbolizes thievery.

The number 13 – This tattoo indicates membership with the Mara Salvatrucha 13 gang.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Maltese Cross Tattoo Meaning

The Maltese Cross tattoo represents as a badge of courage, both ancient and revered. It is the symbol of protection for firefighters. The fireman who wears this cross is willing to lay down his life for you, just as the Knights of St. John made the ultimate sacrifice when they were battling for possession of the Holy Land during the Crusades.


Friday, September 4, 2009

Crazy Tattoo People of the World

Just found this at youtube. Enjoy!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Tattoo Meaning - Buddhist Tattoo

Buddhist Tattoos designs are tattoo designs that are breathtaking. Each tattoo is symbolic of one or more of the teachings of the great Buddha himself, a man who believed everyone could triumph over life's suffering and achieve "Nirvana," a state beyond all suffering.

Samples of a Buddhist Tattoo:

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tattoo Meaning - Crown Tattoo

The Crown Tattoo is a symbol of individuality and sovereignty over their own life, feelings, thoughts, and actions. The crown symbolizes self-control, and is a reminder to use power and authority wisely and justly. Also the meaning of Crown Tattoo are based in the emblems of royalty and sometimes an irony, worn by jesters, fools and pretenders.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Kelloid Tattoo

This one is one of the new trend in tattooing. Although this one can be very painful. Others called this Scarification, its a practice of using scar tissue naturally produced by the body to form designs.


Monday, August 17, 2009

Tattoo Meaning - Lion Tattoo

The Lion Tattoo symbolism can be seen in it's representation in both Chinese and Japanese art and mythology, as well as, both Eastern and Western cultures. It also represents courage. but it also represents strength, passion, love, and so much more. its the king of the jungle, and can take anything life throws at it. its truely a strong animal if not the strongest.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tattoo Ideas - U.S. Air Force

The US Air Force tattoo symbolism runs a wide meaning, from its famous red, white, and blue “hat in the ring” of the 94th Fighter Squadron to a simple scripted U. S. A. F. or from a classic World War II P-51 Mustang to a multi-stage ICBM of the Strategic Air Command. Squadrons, flights, groups, and wings might each have their own particular heraldry, so the choice for tattoo symbolism seems almost limitless.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tattoo Meaning - Star Tattoo

The star tattoo is one of the most popular tattoo symbol with both men and women, and the Nautical Star tattoo design has gone through a strong revival. This tattoo design is a particular favorite of celebrities and tattoo enthusiasts of traditional tattoo designs. This tattoo are more popular for the ladies.