Henna tattoos usually refer more to the ink that is used rather than the design. The tattoos are usually composed of elegant and intricate swirling designs resembling eastern symbols and geometric art. Henna powder is used for this type of tattoo. It is made of the crushed leaves of the henna plant also known as [...]
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Hebrew tattoos have gained popularity since celebrities like Madonna, Britney Spears and Victoria Beckham has begun practicing Kaballah and got tattoos. It is very important to know the meaning behind Hebrew words and phrases. One also has to remember that not all American idioms translate well to Hebrew. There is also a specific calligraphy or [...]
Tattooing has been an important aspect of the Hawaiian culture. It has been practiced for thousand of years for a variety of reasons. It is used for personal identification, as a talisman, as a symbol of mourning and as an adornment. Hawaiian tattoos are usually done in black and the traditional ink is usually [...]
Greek tattoos are gaining popularity today because of their rich history and culture. The Greek language has been spoken since the year 2000 BC. The current official language of Greece is Dhimotiki which is approximately spoken by 15- 25 million people worldwide since 1976. Greek tattoos are great expression of pride for one’s nationality and [...]
Egyptian tattoos are growing in popularity. Hieroglyphics are the most often used for this kind of tattoo. Hieroglyphs are simple pictures of well known objects and symbols used by early Egyptians as their form of writing. These symbols are referred to as “gods’ words” are considered sacred. Most of the hieroglyphs were found carved in [...]
For those who are proud of their Mayan ancestry, Aztec tattoos may be just what you are looking for. Or for those who just simply want a body art rich in symbolism, Aztec tattoos are perfect for you.
The Aztecs gave the world beautiful symbols. They are one of the most advanced groups in tattooing [...]