Rose and Lotus - Popular Flower Tattoos

Body art has been in vogue for a long time. People have inked different designs on their body to show their belief and have put forward a new identity for themselves. However, among the different designs flower tattoos are extremely popular with women. It is very uncommon to see flower designs on men’s body. However, they may be a part of an elaborate design. Flower designs have deep and powerful meanings. That is why you must choose your tattoo design very carefully.

Flowers indicate the cycle of life. It is essentially about growth and birth and our connection with the entire universe. The designs show us the beauty of the flowers and the fleeting nature of it. If you choose to have a flower design inked on your body you should find out its distinctive meanings. Some flowers signify purity while others might indicate love and passion. And, it is up to you to decide which emotion or belief you want to show to the world.

Among all the flower tattoos that you will come across, rose is by far the most common design that most young women choose. This flower represents love and passion in all its forms. However, it also has a dark history. In the 16th century rose was inked on people who were sentenced to death. And, if by chance that individual manages to escape then he would be eternally marked with a rose.

Then again, in the East the lotus flower depicts the emotion of love and passion. It is also the symbol for peace and wealth. You can also choose to go for a lily, which in Christianity indicates religious beliefs and purity. However, in Greece it is associated with fertility and love. These flowers were considered sacred from ancient times.

You can consider of inking these wonderful designs on your arm, as it will show properly. These arm tattoos will surely help you to get many appreciative glances. All you have to do is select a suitable flower design and find a professional tattoo artist who will ink the design you have chosen for yourself.

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