The meaning of tattoo pattern

When it comes to the classic patterns of tattoos, Borneo roses can't help but mention that Borneo (a big island in the South Pacific, half of which belongs to Malaysia and half to Indonesia) was designed by the indigenous people on the island according to the appearance of flowers. In the deltoid area of the shoulder or chest, it is very suitable for stabbing this rose and star pattern.

Celtic Cross There are many derivative designs of Celtic Cross, the most representative of which is Odin Cross, which is widely circulated among Celts in Ireland and Scotland. This cross is different from the Nazi cross symbol. In western society, it is a cultural symbol and represents a positive meaning (of course, it is also a religious symbol), so don't treat people with this cross pattern as racists easily.

KINOMOTO SAKURA KINOMOTO SAKURA is a very traditional Japanese tattoo pattern. In Japan, cherry blossoms symbolize all things that are short-lived and easy to wither in life. Cherry blossoms are beautiful when they bloom, but the opening time is very short, only one or two days. Then it drifted away with the wind and scattered everywhere. Like a short life: a flash in the pan, fleeting. It is said that Japanese samurai once used cherry blossoms as a personal medal, symbolizing that they may never return to their hometown in battle. The complex cherry blossom pattern symbolizes the power of elegance and nature and the fragile quality of calmly facing life. People with this pattern express the idea of advocating nature and treating their bodies as fragile as cherry petals. Usually, in large and complex patterns, the background will also be dotted with some cherry petals fluttering in the wind, and the posture will fall gracefully.

Koi fish koi fish was originally raised by the royal family of China, and was introduced to Japan as an ornamental fish in the 8th century. Today, the Japanese market price in koi fish can reach tens of thousands. China has always had the legend of "carp yue longmen". It is said that carp that can jump over Longmen Waterfall of the Yellow River can become dragons. In Japan, carp represents perseverance and heroism. Their beards also represent wisdom and knowledge. Traditional carp tattoos are usually on forearms or legs, while dragon tattoos are on the back. I hope that young people can become pillars like carp yue longmen through their own efforts. Different shapes of carp (color, number of whiskers, size ratio, etc.). ) symbolizes different expectations for the future: health, strength, and even becoming a dragon in the crowd.

Chinese characters are a kind of hieroglyphics in China, and have also become the characters used in many Asian countries. China tattoos are very popular now. China usually uses Chinese characters and Japanese, and many people who tattoo Chinese characters don't really understand the true meaning of these words. Therefore, the words tattooed by most people abroad may not express what they want. In fact, many people tattoo Chinese characters just because they look cool.

Birds of paradise are also very common patterns in tattoos, although they have no special symbol and significance. Unlike the phoenix, the bird of paradise is a real animal living in New Guinea. Male birds of paradise are very common patterns in tattoos. They have very bright feathers and long tail feathers. The bird of paradise is named after its amazing feathers, and the legless shape used in tattoos is derived from the origin of this bird name. The local taxidermist in New Guinea dries the skin of these birds by baking and cuts off their legs when they are sold. And there is a beautiful legend: they live in the sky. "Because they have no feet, they have been flying in the sky, so they don't eat fireworks, but live by drinking dew from the sky." This is the origin of the name bird of paradise.

Phoenix Phoenix is a very common tattoo pattern, which mainly symbolizes rebirth. In China, the Phoenix is the auspicious bird in people's mind and a symbol of world peace. The ancients believed that when there was peace and prosperity, there was a phoenix flying. The Oracle Bone Inscriptions of Fengqi, Oracle Bone Inscriptions and Fengfeng are the same, indicating the omnipresence of the wind and the meaning of spiritual strength: Phoenix is the word of emperor, indicating supremacy and greatness. Phoenix is also a symbol of China's imperial power and is often used with dragons. Phoenix is a dragon, used for empresses' concubines. Phoenix represents yin and is also divided into male and female. It is also considered to be the most distinguished bird, the king of birds, and there is a saying that "a hundred birds are facing the phoenix". Panther Panther is a classic pattern of masculinity in old-fashioned tattoos. The roaring panther is a typical American tattoo: in the era when tattoos show status, panther tattoos can make everyone who sees the pattern clearly understand that the person who stabbed the panther is a tough guy. This craze has declined in previous years, but it has recently resurfaced and swept along with today's old-fashioned style. It can be seen that the current panther style has changed obviously with the times.

The typical pattern of Longdong tattoo. When it comes to tattoos, people immediately think of two kinds of patterns: one is American panther, heart-shaped and rose; One is Oriental Panlong. Dragons can be divided into four main parts. But even a tattoo artist may not know what elements the dragon pattern includes. In China and Japanese mythology, dragons are composed of various animal physical features: camel's head, antlers, rabbit's eyes, cow's ears, snake's body, fish's tail, eagle's claws and tiger's feet. Dragon appears in the myths of China, Japanese, Indian, Greek, European, Mexican (and of course many other regions) and is always a vivid tattoo theme.

Tang Lion This is an animal in oriental mythology. Especially in Southeast Asia, Tang lions are worshipped as Buddhist sacred objects. It is regarded as the king of beasts. A pair of stone lions will be placed at the gates of temples and shrines as guards against evil spirits. In typical Japanese tattoos, the Tang lion tattoo is almost always accompanied by peony flowers, because peony flowers are also considered as the king of flowers. Incorporating the two symbols of the king into the tattoo pattern is to express a supreme kingship. Nowadays, many tattoo artists will integrate eastern and western styles into their own tattoo works, so Tang Shi appears more and more in tattoo patterns in Europe and America. Although this animal is considered as a lion in American mythology, it is still used to be called "Fu Dog" in northern China.