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TATTOO DESIGNS & SYMBOLS - I Tattoo Designs & Symbols provides tattoo meanings, overviews and explanations of some of the most popular tattoo designs in the world today. Tattoo symbols & designs on this
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Infinity Symbol - This tattoo design is best described as a figure eight
on its side, it is used to denote that which is limitless and without
boundary or end. The symbol as a tattoo would stand for the state or
quality of being infinite. The concept of infinity first appeared as
a mathematical conceit and was quickly adopted by...
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 Insect Tattoos
- Insects are the most diverse group of animals on earth, and there
number over 800,000 species of insects. They range in a spectrum
that goes from horribly disgusting to breathtakingly beautiful.
Insect inspired tattoo designs seem to be worn by unique and
unimaginably different crowd.
From simple outlines to intricate shading, filling and design,
insect tattoos really run the full gamut. They captivate our
attention because it seems so incredibly unexpected to see them
decorating our human flesh so comfortably...
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 Iris Tattoos
- Next to the ubiquitous rose, the Iris is the most
highly symbolized flower. It is the emblem of France, represents
valued friendships and is associated with the 25th wedding
anniversary. In Greek mythology, the goddess of the rainbow, Iris
transported women's souls to the underworld, becoming the flower
associated with death. Armed with a valid passport to the dark side,
Iris became a messenger of...
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 Irish Tattoos
- The ancient peoples of the British Isles tended to have great
mobility, particularly in the north were trade and commerce and no
small amount of competition for lands and power meant there was
frequent traffic between what is now Ireland and Scotland. Both
Ireland and Scotland bore the brunt of numerous outside invasions,
and the indigenous peoples absorbed or were pushed aside by
succeeding waves of Celts, Gauls, Romans,
Vikings from both
Norway and Denmark, Saxons and Normans, who for all intents and
purposes were French Vikings....
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Iron Cross - This
simple yet striking symbol has long been synonymous with old world
German courage and triumph. Sometimes mistaken for the
Maltese Cross, the Iron Cross is one of the most visually powerful and
recognizable military awards of all time.
Notorious, yes, but this German medal is also the most historically
rich. King Friedrich Wilhelm III introduced it in 1813 during the
Prussian War of Liberation against Napoleon. It was re-established
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 Islamic Tattoos - The Koran forbids tattooing, depending on how it is
translated. "The guilty are recognized by their marks." The debate
rages in Islam, just as it does in Christianity. Meanwhile, the
practice of marking the skin was not uncommon amongst Muslims who
have journeyed to Mecca or Medina. .... more
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Grape Vines & Vine Tattoos - Vines, Grape Vines and Ivy have long been prominently featured in tattoo designs and symbols, often intertwined with other floral and plant symbols, but often times on their own. Because of their shape and form, vines of all kinds have long been popular with tattoo artists for their ability to be draped, twisted, and coiled on the human body. Like water, smoke and flames, the leaves and tendrils of vines give extraordinary freedom to both the tattoo artist and the tattoo enthusiast to...
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