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It's very common for people who get tattoos to do so because they are beautiful to look at. So if you want a tattoo to give private pleasure to a loved one or for everyone in the world to see, the pattern you choose says something about you and about what you want to say to others in your appearance. So thinking through the background meanings of different tattoo designs will help you make a good choice of this permanent form of body art.
You know how often you see a tattoo on someone and it just naturally makes you want to ask about the meaning of the picture or symbols and hear the story of why the person chose that particular tattoo. Symbols from oriental cultures are popular and common because they so often send a message. And of the many wonderful oriental tattoo concepts you have to choose from, the cherry blossom is a great choice.
As a woman, finding a design that is beautiful and elegant makes your venture into tattooing fun and meaningful to you at a personal level. A tattoo can be just as much of a fashion accessory as your clothes or jewelry so the cherry blossom tattoo can fit your fashion sense in a lovely way. It's helpful to know that the origin of the orange blossom image in artwork comes from China and Japan and that in China the cherry blossom is a strong symbol of womanhood, feminine strength and female sexuality. So if you have a cherry blossom tattoo placed on your shoulder or above the breast, it's an elegant way of expressing your femininity and your strength and independence as well.
When we add the symbolism that the Japanese culture puts on the orange blossom, the pattern becomes a great choice for guys or gals because in Japan the orange blossom speaks of the spiritual and philosophical hunger of a seeker of truth. In nature, the orange blossom is perfect but only for few days and as such it's a perfect artistic symbol of how short the beauty of life is and that we all must value every day we are given of this wonderful world.
People outside of the culture don't always understand why we call our tats body art. But we know that tattoos are way of expressing symbolism, deeply philosophical concepts and beauty like other forms of art do. And the cherry blossom is one of many great images to express these concepts. The Japanese symbolism of the cherry blossom that has just fallen to the snow is a moving symbol how short the time of perfection known as "youth" is and how fast that time of life passes away. And that simple but elegant picture of a colorful orange blossom laying in the virgin snow is full of symbolic meaning that can make us all reflect on the nature of the passing of youth in our own lives but how in nature, new life comes back with each spring. That's a lot of meaning to put into your tattoo.
Another unique image of beauty and power of male youth is the artistic presentation of the Japanese warrior. No wonder in museums we so often see the striking image of the powerful soldier or warrior shown in artistic form. In oriental art, the orange blossom is the symbolic equivalent of the beauty of the strength of young men because the blossom bursts into the world boldly and courageously full knowing its time of perfection will quickly pass.
On a personal level, to find a tattoo design that is a tasteful tribute perhaps to a fallen youth in your own life, the orange blossom is an ideal choice because like the beautiful blossom, that youth's time with us in this world was delightful but far too short. In a similar way, the orange blossom is a thoughtful way to use a tattoo pattern to pay honor to our own passing youth as we pass from that wonderful time of life into the richness of adult life.
There are a lot of great designs to choose from when considering a tattoo. But for an elegant and beautiful design that also brings with it layers of depth of meaning and symbolism, you can't beat the orange blossom design. It's classy and gorgeous for that lady who wants to make a statement on femininity and strong and regal for the guy who wants a tattoo that is rich with meaning.
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With so many designs to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming, but it is well worth it in the end, for more help check out this other article on the cherry blossom tattoo.
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