Rose Tattoo

Rose Tattoo

Rose Tattoo

One of the most requested designs of all times, and one that continues to be popular both among men and women is the rose tattoo. And while most people favor the rose tattoo for it’s grace and beauty there is a significant symbolic meaning behind those pretty petals. It’s a symbol of passion, chastity, and purity. The gift of a single red rose expresses romantic love while a thornless rose declares "love at first sight".

The rose tattoo has enjoyed a varied and interesting history, much as the rose itself has. Early Christians associated the rose with their Roman enemies, hence it became a mark of scorn, but eventually it came to symbolize the survival of persecution. Later yet, won over by its fabulous beauty, Christians adopted the rose as a symbol of the miraculous. At least a dozen saints have their names linked with roses, like Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as Saint Therese of the Roses. The Virgin Mary herself is called "The Mystical Rose".

Rose Tattoos

Roses originated in ancient Persia and were historically viewed as a masculine flower, however several thousand years of cultivation produced many exquisite and beautiful variations associating it with females and love.

Greeks mythology described roses as being white until the goddess Aphrodite pricked herself on the thorns, and her blood drops turned the blossoms red. Even today people attach meaning and emotional qualities to roses.

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Dragonfly Tattoos

dragonfly tattoo pictures

Dragonflies have long been an animal that ancient cultures and modern people alike hold in high esteem. This beautiful creature has captivated many people over the ages and as a result there are many beliefs and stories about the role of the dragonfly.

Another dragonfly foot tattoo
Kind of a tribal dragonfly tattoo

Beautiful Dragonfly Tattoos

Rose Tattoo & Dragonfly Tattoo

dragonflies and frog tattoo

Beautiful Dragonfly Tattoos

Rose Tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Floral Tattoos For Women

The choices are endless when you combine your flower design with a fairy, a butterfly or a heart for a tattoo that is totally you. No matter if you picture a large tropical flower design on your lower back or a small oriental wildflower tattoo on your ankle you can be sure that your personal tattoo gallery will be unique.

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoos

In Loving Memory Tattoos

The most common in loving memory tattoo designs are the religious images like cross and angel. The cross is usually intertwined with a heart or rose symbols or "RIP" initials for rest in peace. The date of the death and name of the person are also included in the whole tattoo images as if re-creating a gravestone on their body. Angels are another preferred image as representation of the person who passed away and are commonly placed on the shoulder blade as if symbolizing guidance or protection. Butterflies are also being used by some since during the old days, they are believed to be reincarnation of the soul who passed away. Other figures that are being utilized for this purpose are stars and cherry blossoms which in Japan stand for fleeting moment in one's life.

In Loving Memory Tattoos

Here are some tips and ideas for choosing that perfect design to commemorate a loved one who passed away:
* Coping with the death of a loved one is melancholic enough so it does not necessarily have to be a gloomy "in loving memory tattoos".
* It can be anything from a hobby or favorite flower.
* It can be an adorned painting or title of a song most frequently sung.
* The key is to think of something that will remind you the most of that person you love.
* It might be inconceivable to realize that you can't be with this loved one anymore so go for a design that will bring memories to life .
* Choose a design that will bring a smile to you instead of sadness.

In Loving Memory Tattoos

In Loving Memory Tattoos

In Loving Memory Tattoos

In Loving Memory Tattoos

In Loving Memory Tattoos