Butterfly Tattoos
One of the most wanted tattoo designs is the butterfly tattoo. It speaks to people who want to mark a significant change in their lives.
What butterflies mean to other cultures
Butterflies have had a great historical meaning in cultures for centuries. In Greece, for example, the common belief is that whenever a butterfly emerge from its cocoon, a human soul is born. In Ireland, however, butterflies represent the dead souls waiting to go into purgatory. In Japan, one butterfly stands for young womanhood while two butterflies symbolize marital bliss. Many of the extraordinary kimonos worn by geishas have butterflies on them. The Native American tribes have their beliefs about butterflies as well. According to the Blackfoot tribe our dreams are delivered by butterflies, although the Zuni tribe says they represent the beginning of summer.
Where should I place my butterfly tattoo?
You can tattoo a butterfly design almost anywhere on your body, that’s why women like it so much. If you’re a show-off, then the upper back, arm and ankle are good, visible areas. On the other hand, if you’re a private person, then the lower back, foot or even the back of the neck can make nice choises.
A small butterfly tattoo would be great if you don’t want your tattoo to be big or manly. A great area to place it would be your foot or your arm. The shoulder, rib and ankle are also great to fit a small tattoo.
The most popular area with women is the lower back. It’s a great spot for a large tattoo, especially since it is a very sensual area. Designs such as butterflies, tribals, fairies and flowers fit well on this area. The lower back is naturally flexible, therefore it’s a perfect spot for a big tattoo. If you want to feel sexy and attractive then a lower back tattoo is just what you’ve been looking for. For show off, you can place the butterfly tattoo on the upper back.
Lots of species – endless designs
Lots of people can relate to the butterfly tattoo and what it represents. It is no wonder, because so many people have probably gone through a difficult time in their lives and can relate to the beauty of the metamorphosis into a more beautiful life.
Butterfly tattoos come in so many designs like Celtic tattoos, Japanese butterfly tattoos, large and fierce or small and tender. The designs can be either very real or amorphous. They can be colorful, they can be black. They can come in a shape like a star, flower or fairy, and there are abstract tribal tattoos or very detailed butterflies tattoos.
Be unique – get a one of a kind tattoo
You can express yourself however you like and create your own look, and that’s the best thing about tattoos. Your butterfly tattoo can be big and colorful, and it can be small and black.
Realizing what the tattoo is saying about you is very important when choosing your tattoo. A butterfly tattoo is best to describe a major progress or change someone has gone through.
Picture yourself after getting your tattoo and how good it makes you feel. I bet it will completely change the way you feel about yourself, and anyone who looks at you will agree.
