Hawaiian Flower Tattoos

Hawaiian flower tattoos are becoming very popular. Hawaii is one of those places people dream about going to or living. If you've been there, you want to go back. The climate is perfect nearly all the time. The people are beautiful and friendly. It seems natural to want to express that feeling with a tattoo. The state flower of Hawaii is the hibiscus. Hibiscus come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. If a woman wears a hibiscus behind her ear, she is either saying she is taken or is looking, depending on the ear. Hibiscus petals are only open for a short time during the day. A Hawaiian flower tattoo with hibiscus could symbolize the shortness of life.

If you've ever visited Hawaii you have been presented with a lei. Leis are generally made from plumeria. They bloom all year and they have a very sweet scent and a variety of colors. Plumeria can be used as an accent to a tattoo with hibiscus or on its own to signify warmth and welcome. Hawaiian flower tattoos can be very simple or combined with other elements to make an intricate design. Someone who has visited the island may want a simple reminder of its beauty and get a Hawaiian flower tattoo. On men you might see hibiscus flowers surrounding some tribal art. Hawaii is one of the Polynesian islands and tribal tattooing has a deep history.

Flower designs, are more than just a beautiful piece of art enduringly pasted on a pretty girl's skin. According to some experts, the flower is the perfect symbol of nurturing and flourishing. It embodies both the earth and the life. Among the famous flowers, Hawaiian flowers are given special attention, for they are symbols of hospitality and friendship. Maybe this is the reason why a lot of people go for tattoos depicting Hawaiian flowers. Those who want flower designs but do not want the typical rose tattoos may choose the Hawaiian flower tattoos. This type of design still embraces the femininity of a flower only with a twist. Those who want to get the Hawaiian flower tattoos is not only given the choice of what design to pick, she also has the choice of picking the best flower that will best describe her, because it has a lot of types.

Hawaiian flower tattoos can also incorporate other symbols of the Islands such as ocean waves, a surfboard, sea turtles, a hula dancer or seashells. The final combination will be different depending if it will go on a man or a woman. Women tend to choose more delicate designs, while men may incorporate a floral motif along with a tribal design or other more masculine symbols. Whatever you decide is right for your Hawaiian tattoo, plan it carefully. Take it to a recommended tattoo artist for rendering.