Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tattoos - Make the right choice

By Melissia Watterson


The concept of 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 1769.

The evidences of tattoos among the Greeks have been discovered from the archaeological evidences and are regarded as symbols with which the slaves were marked. The other famous civilizations of the olden times, Mayans, Incas and Aztecs also used the tattoos for various purposes. The close association of the tattoos with the nature is seen from the color green used in the tattoos of the earlier days.

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 monochrome 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 two main constraints that bother every person who wants to get inked is the right design and the best place to get inked. In case you are a person who is getting tattooed the first time, I would suggest you to select a temporary tattoo rather than a permanent one.

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, if you have made up your mind to acquire 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 wish to express their love for the special people in their 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.

For some men it may be their girlfriend or wife who stands in the form of an angel on their arms. The traditional part of the story is formed by the men who consider the angel to become form of faith wherein they believe that the angel guards them and brings in prosperity into their 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 looked at as the protectors from evil.

One will not be wrong in saying that the most painful part of getting tattooed is choosing the design. The pain during inking can be tolerated, but a wrong decision regarding the design is something you will regret throughout life.




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