Tribal Tattoos
Tribal Tattoos are very popular. Here are some tribal tattoos at Lal Diwarja in the Old City. Though this person’s tattoos are traditional the design and composition are strikingly modern.
To achieve this type of tattoo think monochrome - that means go with one color only. We are creating a wallpaper patterm. Keep line thicknesses the same, and the size and proportion of the tattoos the same. Place them evenly distributed on your arm.
Most people don’t realize the strong symbolism behind tribal tattoos, thinking that they are just pretty and cool. But for many people tattoos go beyond that.
In the Hindu tradition:
Lotus blossoms - Associated with happiness.
Swastika - is not the nazi swastika. It is an ancient symbol which means the opposite.
Dots - are believed to ward off the evil eye and so are very common.
Scorpion were done to attract good luck.
Research your tribal tattoo to make sure they symbolism matches what your intentions.
photo credit: Meanest Indian
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