Thursday, January 14, 2010

Thinking of a Hawaiian Flower Tattoo


Tattoo art all over the globe has seen a veritable revolution in the form of Hawaiian flower tattoos. It has become a fashion statement of sorts nowadays to sport a Hawaiian flower around the wrists, ankles or the neck, and more commonly on the lower back.

Now, if you are getting a Hawaiian flower tattoo, be sure about your decision. When you are getting a tattoo that you intend to be representative of any culture, be sure to do your research well, and to get it done by a genuine practitioner. A tattoo is for life. So, while there are extremely expensive and painful procedures to remove tattoos, you may have to live with a bad decision all your life.

Floral or flower patterns are a popular and recurring theme in Hawaiian culture and are consequently popular as tattoos. The hibiscus flower pattern is particularly favored.

Did you know that every island in Hawaii as its own flower? Be sure to browse through them all. You're sure to find a wide array of beautiful flowers representing the Hawaiian culture.

These tattoos, more than just being pleasing to the eye, bear great historical significance in Hawaiian art, often representing different stages in their history. So, when going in for a tattoo, be sure to have gone into the nitty-gritties of your choice well and know exactly what it means to wear a particular tattoo. Get in touch with experts on Hawaiian art and also increase your knowledge of Hawaiian culture through journals, television programs and the like.

So, now that you have a few starting pointers go ahead and do your research well. Get something that you would be proud of! Come visit Your Tattoo Designs and compare the top two online tattoo galleries. Select which Hawaiian flower tattoo is right for you.