Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Designs

Have you always wanted a tattoo design, which is closely related to nature? I was also of the same opinion, when I wanted to get a tattoo made. After contemplating a number of tattoo designs, I decided upon a butterfly tattoo. However, I did not want the designs, which one comes across frequently. After speaking with my tattoo artist, we came to a conclusion that I rather opt for a tribal butterfly tattoo. Apart from the fact that butterfly tattoos are very pretty, and they are design oriented due to their elaborate nature. At the same time, these designs are a great option for people, who would like to have a traditional tattoo design.

Meaning of Butterfly Tattoo Design

In different cultures around the world, there are different meanings attached to the butterfly design. The most common meaning is that of rebirth and transformation. It can be compared to the transformation of an ugly duckling into a swan. It is also seen as a symbol of new life, as the butterfly comes out triumphant after going through the rough weather. A butterfly reminds us to bring about changes, as soon as opportunities arise. In other words, they best explain the saying, "make hay while the sun shines".

Women often choose a butterfly design for their tattoo because of the delicateness of that creature. Most butterflies are small in size and are very delicate. The myriad range of colors and beautiful details attract a lot of people to this design. Although a butterfly seems delicate, it is not as delicate as it actually looks like. The hidden meaning can be delicate from the outside, but strong from deep within. Some people look at butterflies as a symbol of fragility of life, along with simplicity.

A person, who values her freedom, will no doubt want to have a tattoo which replicates this belief. A butterfly flies around in every direction it wants to. It visits all the plants and trees, it wants to. In other words, it makes use of its freedom to its optimum level and there is nothing, which can curb its freedom. However, if there are two butterflies fluttering around, then it is said to be a symbol of love. Therefore, if you are in love and want to denote the same, then this can be a great tattoo design.

In a number of cultures, a butterfly is seen as a person's soul. As a matter of fact, the word used to describe a butterfly in Greek also means soul. In some tribal cultures, like the Aztec culture, the butterfly is seen as a soul. It can be a soul of a warrior, who died in the battlefield, or it can a soul of woman who passed away while giving birth.

Ideas for Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Design

The tribal tattoos essentially lack color. They are normally made with black ink. It is best to design your tattoo yourself, so that you have an uncommon design. Different tribal tattoo elements can be used to design the butterfly. Often, different tribal swirls are used to make the tattoo. The size of the tattoo will depend on the part of the body, where you decide to get a tattoo made. Tattoos made on the lower back are large in size. Therefore, there is a lot of scope for designing the tattoo. You can choose to stretch the tattoo all across your lower back. If you are planning to get a butterfly tattoo made on your spine, you can choose to align the butterfly with the spine and make the most of this symmetrical design.

If you have to look at the Celtic tribal butterfly tattoos, you will see that the lines used to make the tattoo are bold, which helps in creating a better impact. Often, other Celtic designs are incorporated in the tattoo design and lend a better touch to the tattoo design. The Celtic knot work, spirals may be used for detailing work on the butterfly. Irish Claddagh can also be incorporated in the butterfly tattoo design. The tree of life, along with the butterfly design, also makes for a wonderful tattoo design. The petals of different flowers can be used in combination with the butterfly to make a tattoo.

Now you will ask me, which is the right place for tribal butterfly tattoo designs. The answer to this question will depend on the size of the tattoo design. If you opt for a smaller design, then the tattoo can be placed on the ankle. A small butterfly tattoo can also be placed on the chest, as though it is about to fly off. A medium-sized butterfly tattoo design can be placed on the shoulder. If you want a big tattoo, then you may want to consider the lower back.

The unique tribal butterfly tattoo designs are the ones, you design for yourself. If you are not really good at drawing, then you can ask your friend to design a tattoo for you. Alternately, you can also speak with your tattoo artist. There is a possibility that he will come up with a unique tattoo design. Since tattoos are permanent, I will recommend, that you get a temporary tattoo made. If you like the way the design looks on you, then you can opt for a permanent tattoo, if not then you can look for another tattoo design.