The lotus, along with the rose, has to be the most popular type of flower tattoo you can get. The lotus flower designs all contain lots of symbolism – they are usually associated with religious themes and creation. They are a symbol of beauty on earth, as well as purity.
It’s quite common to have an individual lotus flower, colored with a vibrant attractive pink filling, and darker outlines – often consisting of tribal lines or detailed petal work.
It’s a great tattoo to have at the back of the neck – it’s a very feminine, and retains a classy image. You can also have larger designs which feature several lotus flowers, often being combined with tribal stems. This can make a good design for along the side of your body, along your wrist, or the forearm. It’s a very popular design for women, and there are very few lotus flower designs with a masculine feel to them. Read the rest of this entry »