-
Posted by Omar on September 6, 2009 | No Comments Tattoos by You – Welcome...Tattoos are making a comeback in many parts of the world. It is especially true in North America, Japan, and Europe. No longer are tattoos only reserved for sailors, criminals and prostitutes. It has...
Armbands Tattoos
If you are looking for a great tattoo that is wonderful to show off but will still be covered up completely when it comes to professional clothing, it might be time for you to take a look at armband tattoos. Armbands tattoos are tattoos that will circle some part of your arm, usually between your elbow and your shoulder, and this is a type of tattoo that is becoming quite popular.
Tattooing Supplies
Tattoo parlors and tattoo artists use a wide selection of tattoo supplies to ensure getting their job done to the best of their ability. While tattooing can be done with as little as a needle and pen ink, or in ancient cultures, natural pigments and a sharp tooth, these methods can be unsafe, more painful and produce lower quality results. Here are some of the many tattoo supplies that are necessary for the tattooing process.
Tattoo machines
Japanese Kanji Tattoos
Japanese Kanji tattoos are very popular.
Just like the Japanese are fond of wearing English expressions, so too others have discovered a fascination with Japanese kanji.
Chinese Dragon Tattoo
The Chinese dragon tattoo has become a very popular form of tattoo around the world. Ironically, in Chinese culture, having the image of a Chinese dragon on your body is considered unlucky, while having the character for the word dragon on your body is lucky.
However, this doesn’t stop many people from getting a Chinese dragon tattoo as they are very beautiful and intricate designs.
Koi Fish Tattoos
Koi fish tattoos are popular in both Japan and China. The colorful koi or carp have a lot of symbolic meaning in both countries. These large fish are often seen in ponds, interacting with the people watching them. Overall, koi are symbolic of good luck.
In Japan, koi represents the male energy. In fact, flags with koi on them are hung from houses every year to celebrate Boys’ Day. The word "koi" is Japanese for carp, and also for the kind of love you have for a lover. So the koi is also a symbol of love.
