Flower tattoos

Flower tattoos are extremely pretty and feminine and differently styled: small and gentle or big and eclectic; it can be a single flower or a chain of flowers. Such tattoo design is perfect as a first tattoo for a woman.

A great flower on you body is a calla lily tattoo – ideas of its design may vary, though generally it is simple and beautiful in its simplicity. Calla lilies are depicted with rich deep green stems and heart-shaped leaves. There are as well mini Calla lilies smaller than the standard Calla lily.

Nowadays this flower tattoo is popular among girls as it underlines femininity. Generally, calla lily denotes purity, but as with many tattoo designs, it can symbolize different notions according to source you refer to: either it is some country or tribe’s mythology or heraldry or criminal subject matter.

In ancient Egypt, for instance, the lily symbolized fertility, while in medieval Europe it was a symbol of innocence. An orange lily denotes hatred, while a calla lily itself means beauty, purity and grace, maiden modesty, magnificent beauty or a symbol of rebirth.

Any tattoo composition makes up some geometrical figure. Lily tattoo is generally triangle-shaped.

Calla lily itself is a nice little flower belonging to arum family, and having 10-inch white, yellow or pink petals. It grows in Southern Africa and on Madagascar Island and was first discovered and classified by a Swedish botanist Carolus LinnaeusIn can be as well cultivated in North America in hothouses and in California and Texas it can grow outdoors. It is very popular in Europe as a wedding flower, though at the same time it was commonly used at funerals.

The graceful beauty of a Calla lily tattoo is delightful to look at. Calla lilies are a great choice for someone who searches a simple and beautiful tattoo design.

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Flower tattoo designs allow you to express in symbolism what you want to say or cannot say out loud. The Japanese call it "Hanakotoba" - the "Language of Flowers."

Roses for instance have long symbolized love and passion. Each color with it's own unique language. A dozen red roses speaks volumes to the one you love. Even the different varieties of lilies have their own meaning. The Tiger Lily speaks "I dare you to love me." Their timeless language and eternal beauty have made flowers one of the more popular tattoo designs.

Their popularity is due to a variety of reasons:

• They can be used as a stand-alone tattoo.
• They can be woven together and incorporated into other designs like butterflies or angels.
• They come in a large variety of designs, shapes, & sizes, allowing you to be discreet or make a bold statement.
• They distinctly enhance the beauty of a woman's body.
• They can be designed in a Celtic or Tribal form giving them a more masculine appeal.

Given the reasons above and the exotic meanings of flowers there's no reason why you couldn't find a tattoo design that clearly illustrates the message you want to convey. No need to worry about a cookie-cutter design either. The common rose has thousands of shapes, sizes, and styles to choose from giving you an endless choice in expressing your individuality. The possibilities become even more endless when you combine a flower design with other popular tattoos like a fairy, butterfly, or angel.

Flower tattoo designs capture what you cannot say with words and are infused with symbolism and meaning. Popular styles include roses, hibiscus (especially Hawaiian), orchids, lotus, lilies, ivy, and more. Take time to consider the meaning behind the tattoo design you choose. Don't just go for the most popular or what your friends are getting. Think about the meaning the flower represents and choose a design that embodies your distinctive character traits and the unspoken message you have to say.

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