Butterfly tattoos -- why is this tattoo design so popular?
There’s a good chance that if you asked a group of women with
tattoos, especially young women, what kind of tattoo they had,
butterfly tattoos would be a popular answer. This design is
extremely appealing for those looking to get inked. But what are the
reasons behind this?
A 2004 summary of searches performed on AOL’s search engine shows
the top tattoo design searches. Butterfly tattoo designs are second
only to tribal tattoos, which is interesting since the term “tribal”
encompasses a lot of designs while “butterfly” is fairly specific.
That means that a lot of people are searching for this one specific
design.
There’s still a little sexism that comes into play when it comes
to tattoos and women. Evidence of one study about tattoos and body
piercings seemed to indicate the possibility that the higher
incidence of tattoos in men than women is because it’s more
acceptable for men to get tattoos. This could help to explain the
popularity of butterflies in tattooing.
Butterflies are feminine – you can be edgy but still retain
femininity with a tattoo of a butterfly. It’s perfect for a discreet
lower back or hip tattoo and can also be done on the shoulder, ankle
or arm. Plus, these tattoos can be small and done in a variety of
colors and can be bold or delicate.
Another reason for the popularity of this tattoo style is what it
symbolizes. The ideas of rebirth and becoming who you want to be in
life and transforming from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly
is highly appealing.
These tattoos are attractive, feminine, can be big or small,
colorful, and meaningful. It’s no wonder they’re so popular!
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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