Although many people may associate grimacing tiki heads with exotic cocktails and luau barbeques, these iconic figures have a much more profound significance in Polynesian culture. Present in traditions ranging from New Zealand Maori, Samoa, Tahiti and Fiji all the way to the Hawaiian Islands, the Tiki figure has an important place in Polynesian mythology and the creation stories of...
There is no denying the sordid origins of Western tattoo design: sailors, convicts and bikers used to be the only acceptable professions for tattoo enthusiasts. Thankfully, this is no longer the case and people are free to get cute tattoos in line with their lifestyle and personal sensibilities. While many might associate cute tattoos with female ink lovers, this is...
One recent trend in the world of animal and insect tattoo sees more people choosing the luna moth as inspiration for their incredible tattoo art. The effect created by a luna moth tattoo can be impressive. Many people using a variety of styles and approaches to recreate the lovely insect on their bodies. The significance of these beautiful creatures is...
For millions of people around the world the Japanese comics known as manga provide endless entertainment and one of the more popular of these animated stories is Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins. Taking place in a fictionalized world similar to Medieval Europe, The Seven Deadly Sins-known as Nanatsu no Taizai in Japanese-follows an eponymous band of knights who were...
Written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865, Alice in Wonderland continues to capture the imaginations of young and old. Thanks to this enduring legacy many people have chosen to get Alice in Wonderland tattoos. The story follows the adventures of young Alice who is drowsily lazing on the river bank with her sister, when she follows a talking White...
A wedding ring is the traditional symbol that represents the eternal bond between two people but for some folks something a bit more permanent than an actual wedding ring is necessary to symbolize their love. A growing trend in the tattoo community sees more and more people using a wedding ring tattoo to represent the eternal bond they share with...
The overwhelming success of the Marvel film franchise has cultivated a diehard fandom. It is no surprise that Marvel fans choose to get tattoos dedicated to their favorite characters, and out of all Marvel characters, none has generated such a devoted following as Thanos. A controversial figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thanos assembled the six Infinity Stones in order...
The ace of spades and tattoo design has a long and intertwined history that goes back to the old school days of soldiers and sailors getting inked on shore leave. The highest card in the deck, the symbolism associated with this design is varied and powerful helping make the ace a potent design a popular choice for tattoos. The practice...
More people are choosing a ring tattoo to commemorate the important events and relationships that shape their lives. While many people think of knuckle letters that spell out words like “LOVE” or “HATE” when they hear “finger tattoo” this old school tradition is just one approach that can be applied to the digits. A growing trend in the tattoo community sees people choosing to...
People have been getting flowers inked on their bodies for decades and more and more people are choosing to get lily tattoos thanks to their beauty and the significance they hold. The most common association with the white lily is that of purity and chastity. Growing popularity of interesting and colorful varieties such as the pink lily, tiger lily, stargazer lily, and purple lily mean that these...
