Monday, November 7, 2011

Tattoos - choose from the lot

By Louanne Verghese


The era of the tattooing is as old as the history of the modern times. The social acceptability of the tattoos was always a question in the beginning, but at present all the societies have shown a green flag to this unique body art. The word tattoo took birth from the word in the dictionary of the Polynesians, 'tatao'. The first formal use of this word was by James Cook in the year 1769.

In olden days Greece, the slaves were inked with a permanent mark to show them their status. The basic forms of the tattoo have their origin associated with the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. The color used in the earlier stages of tattooing was green and these forms of tattoos still exist with the name henna tattoos.

The legendary design, dragon was famous among the youth before and hence history talks about their use in tattoos too. Simple inking was done with grayscale colors. The fire spitting creature has still been able to hold its significance, with the present designs of the dragon tattoo done in practically all colors.

The whole process of tattooing is painful and irreversible. Hence, the best choice of a design and place for the tattoo is essential. If you are a first timer in a dilemma about the choice of the design then marketing and advertising to get a temporary tattoo as possible always remove it if it does not suit your personality.

One would rather have a temporary design and later make it permanent depending on its suitability than choose the wrong design and crib about it throughout his life. Thus, when you have made a decision to obtain a permanent tattoo, a study about their meanings prior to inking is mandatory.

Getting inked with an angel tattoo has changed into a fashion among the men who would like to express their love for the special people later on in life. The angel on the arm is considered as a good sign that safeguards the bearer from all the problems. The name though sounds feminine, is more popular among the men.

Some men consider the angel on their arm, a symbol of the woman they love and showcase their love through the tattoo. Angel is considered synonymous with purity and peace. Thus, the person who has the angel tattoo on hopes that the tattoo fills in peace into his life.

The angel tattoos are of many kinds. The major ones among them are Cherub angel tattoos, Guardian angel tattoos, Arch angel tattoos and fallen angel tattoos. Among them the tattoos traditional people opt for, are the Arch angel tattoos that depict the messengers of God. The next form of the angel tattoo that stands second in line is Guardian angel tattoo. These angels are thought of as the protectors from evil.

Whatever be the kind of the tattoo you choose, the most important factor in the choice of a tattoo is the right design which you'll accept throughout life. In the fast changing world, where trends are changing every day the designs that are in vogue today will be lost with the sands of time. Thus the best choice of the design irrespective of the popularity is important.




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