Tribal Crosses Tattoos

Tattoos are not only an adornment, but also an expression of yourself. Because of the permanent nature of the tattoos, it is difficult to zero in on one, that you are absolutely sure of. However, if you are looking for a tattoo design that is loaded with meaning and symbolism, then tribal cross tattoos are your best bet. One of the most popular religious symbols, crosses have been showing up in archaeological discoveries that date back to years that are far more ancient than the birth of Christ and Christianity. Religions across the world have revered and reinvented the symbol, so that the simple design has now taken on many forms, especially among tribal art tattoos. Highly popular in the urban mainstream tattoo parlors, the tribal crosses tattoos have a distinct look of heavy black lined ink and beautiful bold shapes. It is said that the original inspiration for these tattoos was drawn from the Maori tribe and have since then been adopted by many modern day groups such as the Gothics with their Gothic Cross tattoos.

What are Tribal Crosses Tattoos?

There are many different versions of the crosses with the most popular one being the Christian or Latin cross where the four points on the cross, known as the cardinal points, are used to depict the world separated into four elements. Tribal cross tattoos combine the traditional cross tattoos with the stark imagery of the tribal art. Tribal art in tattoos is characterized by the strong lines and an impeccable attention to detail. Made with hard edged lines and very symmetrical in shape these crosses have stark, black, arcing lines and mirror-image patterns. The lines and curves run parallel or intersect and often start thick on one end and come to a point in all tribal tattoos. Sometimes colorful flowers or fairies are added to it, for beautiful design choice that are preferred by women for a feminine look to their tattoos.

While the traditional tribal crosses tattoos are usually done in black ink, they can be done in a variety of tribal colors such as red, blue, green and purple. For a more traditional tribal look people opt for henna tattoo designs done in henna, a temporary ink that is used by actual tribal people in different parts of the world. While you can have them done anywhere on your body, most of the tattoos of tribal crosses are tattooed on the chest, shoulder and upper arm or forearm.

Origin and Popularity of Tattoos with Tribal Crosses

Tribal tattoos originated among tribes, such as the Celtics, the tribal people living in Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the Maoris, tribal people native to New Zealand, the tribal people of North American, African origin and the indigenous residents of Borneo. The primary reason for the emergence of most tribal tattoo designs was to identify members of specific tribes, to represent battles fought and to indicate social status of the tribal people.

Today the popularity of these tattoos has greatly increased and it is greatly sought after, due to its design that combines the ordinary cross with the beauty of tribal art. Many people choose it because of the connection that runs way back in a person’s ancestry, or it could be because there are family links to the tribe, which the cross is associated with. Since they hold a religious significance, tribal cross tattoos can be seen on both men and women,who wants to show off their Christian ideals by marking their body. However the majority of the people opting for tattoos with tribal crosses obtain them, because the wearer wants to achieve a certain look.

So whatever be your choice among the endless tribal crosses tattoo designs available, these tattoos as armbands, anklets, lower back or hip tattoos can never go wrong. So if you have chosen a tribal cross design for your tattoo, you can rest assured that you’ve chosen a timeless, historical symbol to symbolize your faith and individuality!