With the ever growing popularity of tattoos, the social stigma is lifting and becoming a personal style & especially for women. Tattoos can reflect an art expression or form from the one choosing to have it inked . With the growing trend , the availability of choice designs and detailed inked meanings is ever growing too.. The style designs have evolved too and diverse from the old school tatts to tribal, half & full sleeve & Chinese lettering to name a few. reflecting more a personal taste & personality. Women are often choosing inked choices such as vines, flowers, jewelery & the growing popular bow tattoo.
Through out fashion history , women’s clothes often have been adorned with bows being placed from head to toes , as a fashion statement . From bows tied in hair hair, placed on clothing & material patterns , shoes & purses . It seems a natural progression that they would become a an inked choice of femininity .
The decision of where on the body to have inked often reflects in the size & design to be selected . The bow tattoo has a diverse advantage with its versatility of inked placement decisions . Some choose to keep their tattoo hidden to being completely visual & used as an enhancement .
Bows have been choosen many ways to express of variety of meanings and messages . The saying , tie a string around your finger, was used to remind one of an event & for some is being translated with bow tattoo rings around their fingers. Bows have been used to represent how fragile life is & how quickly it can unravel. A bow tattoo can become a visual reminder of fragility or journey of accomplishments.
Bows colors also used is significant as well . A yellow ribbon tied around a tree into a bow, often represents the honoring and waiting for the return of a loved one from war or a journey . Pink bows and ribbons are worn to support cancer patients or loved ones who have sadly lost their battle or are cancer survivors .
Often, bows are seen on cartoon characters attire to add a visual confirmation of femininity or a female. Bows are being adorned to tattoos that were once considered more masculine, like skulls, for a feminine twist . The bow-tie remains a formal wear icon . Bows are often choosen when wrapping a present , visually representing to the receiver that it is a gift .
Bows are astrong, fun and meaningful way of stating your own personal message. If considering getting a tattoo, it’s always good to do research BEFORE & realize that it is a life time commitment as it is permanent & will become part of your personal statement to the world.
If you are looking for more info on bow tattoo meanings or pictures of different bow tattoos styles & placements inked, check out the website, Pictures of Tattoos