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Tribal Tattoos - Religious, Sacred

Tribal tattoos are causing quite a stir these days. These steamy styles originate in the remote parts of the world, e.g. Papua New Guinea, Polynesia, Hawaii and of course Aotearoa. In these cultures, body art is a rite of passage to adulthood. Tribal styles can be traditional or abstract. They include solid curvy lines, interlocking pattern, vivid symmetrical swirls and more. Men are especially fond of tribal designs.

Masculine Tattoos - Dragons, Tigers

Guys have been the staunch supporters of tattoos for a long time. In our society, the concept of masculinity is deeply entrenched in the ink. Think of bikers, athletes, or pop icons. Skin art confers bravery, power, strength and of course sexiness. Men's tattoos are unmistakably daring, bold, eye-catching, and may cover a large part of the body. Best designs for men include tiger, dragon, male gimmicks like tools, cars, motorcycles, instruments and more.

Feminine Tattoos - Flowers, Stars

In the past, few women got tattoos. Of those who did, we considered them rebellious or eccentric. Today, many women and girls are fond of ink. Since they are generally small and have delicate physiques, many choose feminine designs. Often, these designs for women are smaller and prettier than those for men. Some of the popular feminine tattoo styles include butterfly, star, flower, fairy, and heart.

Horror Tattoos - Skulls, Bones, Blood

If you have watched the movie Elm Street, you would know what is horror or fear tattoos. Horror has been an indispensable part of skin art. They are favored by a select of loyal devotees. Often, these devotees may be fond of heavy metal, adventures or extreme sports. Horror tattoos are characterized by dramatic themes like ghost, spirit, death, blood, skull, scary or ugly images, devil, scream, or witches.

Asian Tattoos - Exotic, Tantalizing

These traditional designs are recognizable by their simplicity. Asian tattoos incorporate elaborate, delicate elements from China, Japan, and Tibet. What distinguishes Asian ink designs from the mainstream ones is the subject. Asian designs can be paintings, symbols, characters, writing, or mythology. Popular Asian designs include Japanese Kanji symbols, Chinese zodiac and horoscope, Tibetan Buddhism. Popular choices include phoenix, samurai, deities, cherry blossom, crane, and koi fish.

Calligraphy Tattoos - Sensuous, Evocative

Calligraphy is writing that uses aesthetic styles or embellishments to create beautiful, hand written, script looking text. There are many types of calligraphy tattoos, for instance, Hebrew calligraphy, Western calligraphy (Old English), Islamic calligraphy. Calligraphy designs can relate to Chinese philosophy, Confucius quotes, Taoism, yin yang, I Ching, Tao Te Ching, Chinese idioms, wise sayings, etc.