Monday, June 1, 2009

Dragon Tattoos and Symbol of Chinese Culture


Tattooings of dragon are one of the popular designs of tattooing. The tattooing of dragon is considered because a traditional tattooing which is popular among the men and of the women. They are completely popular designs of tattooing because they exhibent the influence of the Japanese and Chinese culture on the culture tattooing Western during almost two centuries. Dragons were also named like symbol of the ground, water, the hells and the sky. It is said to him that natures consolidates and nature destroyed and thus made the dragon.

One of the common images of the dragon resembles a certain kind of creature reptile with the lizard as of the devices which dominates the image. The images of tattooing of dragon comprises the forked language which is common to the creatures reptiles. The colors are as important as the design of tattooings of dragon.

If you consider Chinese mythology then tattooings of dragon are regarded as ancestors of the Chinese people since these creatures were symbols of supernatural and imperial power. Dragons of spitting of fire were associated with the dragons water of the lightning which were regarded as guards of the lakes, jets, rivers and various swimming pools.

Tattoo of Angelina Jolie


Celebrity Tattoo

Several tattoos on Angelina Jolie is back


Celebrity Tattoo

Ankle Tattoo Ideas

Ankle Tattoos5 Ways to Decorate Your Ankle Tattoos
Author: David Morin

Highlight your pretty ankle with ankle tattoos. You can choose from small and delicate designs which are just visible or if you want to be funky you can go in for more elaborate designs. There are quite a few varieties on offer.



1. Floral ankle tattoos
Flower Tattoo
Flower ankle tattoo design.

Floral designs are very eye catching. Colorful, pastel shades or bright and beautiful floral designs make for wonderful ankle tattoos giving an ethereal look. With floral designs you have the option of extending the tattoo on a later date.

2. Tribal bands/bracelets
tribal ankle tattoos
Tribal dragon ankle band tattoo.

Tribal bands ankle tattoos look great on ankles too. Some of these designs are quite feminine and attractive. Tribal band ankle tattoos are designed to wrap neatly around your ankle giving it a dainty appearance. Depending on choice one can go for the intricate ones or the thick and full ones.

3. Vine bracelets
Vine Ankle Tattoo Designs
Vine tattoo designs

Vine stem designs on ankle tattoos are very attractive. The winding nature of a vine stem makes this ankle tattoo design very alluring. Adding flowers to the vine stem is always optional or you could go in for just the natural vine look.

4. Butterfly tattoos
Butterfly Tattoos
Purple butterfly tattoo.

Butterfly ankle tattoos are decidedly colorful and eye catching. They give an entirely feminine look. Especially those who want to go in for larger ankle tattoos should opt for butterfly ankle tattoos. These designs are big yet bright as a butterfly and as beautiful.

5. Dolphin tattoos
Dolphin tattoos
Dolphin tattoo

Dolphin ankle tattoos can work wonders for your ankle. If you are a swimmer or a nature lover then this ankle tattoo could be very symbolic too. You can either adorn your ankle with a single large dolphin tattoo or two small dolphin ankle tattoos wrapped around your ankle.

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About the Author: David Morin is the tattoo fan who collects various unique tattoo designs from all around the world. And he is continuously putting his new tattoo collections, experiences and tips on his personal tattoo blog.
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