All about the tattoo "Patterns"

Body patterns can be created in a variety of ways - use henna or flash tattoos, while lovers of radical methods decide on a classic tattoo. And there are a lot of options for how it will look as a result, what the patterns will mean.

Tattoo "Patterns" is a reason to abandon straightforward symbols and signs in favor of beautiful, highly aesthetic, sometimes abstract, but still full of meaning with a pattern. Completely abstract fantasy patterns are less common. Basically, tattoo lovers prefer an ornament that can be deciphered, which has a history, cultural code, etc.

The meaning of the patterns on the body.

• Protective function. Our ancestors believed in it, but modern man is not inclined to reject such a theory. Symbols, their interweaving, embedded feelings, emotions, wishes in drawing up a pattern can be energetically strong enough to affect their perception by the wearer. And the one who believes in such a power of signs and symbols dares to count on the fact that all this is not in vain, that it helps him in life.

• Encrypted experiences. There are topics that are never let go: some important events in life, experienced moments both with a "+" sign and with a "-" sign. Deprived of the opportunity to speak about it openly, but not resigned to the fact that it needs to be left in the past, a person tries to designate his experiences in the form of a tattoo. And this becomes an analogue of expression, thanks to which the burden of unnecessary emotions is removed.

• Life credo... It can be filled with a phrase (a quote from a book, Holy Scripture), a line from a song or literary work, but the ornament can be even more eloquent than the inscription.

• A marker of passion for a particular culture. Patterns are different - someone wants to emphasize the knowledge of Slavic ethnography, someone is closer to Indian symbols, Scythian or Scandinavian.

• Only pure aesthetics. Such patterns are not tied to the region, traditions, they may not have any strict meaning and meaning, but the pattern itself, its color scheme are mesmerizing and impressive.

You should dwell on the most popular options in more detail and understand their meaning and features.

Each symbol here is both simple and meaningful at the same time. There is a lot of geometry in Slavic patterned tattoos, they often resemble embroidery. Each sign is symbolic, most of them denote good luck, fertility, and a good harvest. Because the ancestors, who were fed by the economy, the land, considered the harvest to be the main happiness. There was he, there was life, prosperity, prosperity. Today, such beautiful symbols can also denote the harvest as an abundance of life benefits, career achievements, etc. Black dominates.

Celtic and pagan designs merge in these tattoos. Each pattern has a special energy, meaning, power. Their visualization is different from other patterns, the Celtic motifs are really difficult to confuse. There are many loops, spirals, knots and, of course, crosses in Celtic designs. And all together it looks like a labyrinth. The main meaning of such tattoos is spiritual growth, self-development, overcoming oneself and life's difficulties, faith in rebirth, etc.

Such images are often called animal images. There are also many cruciform symbols, many tridents, waves, swastika symbols, but also many animalistic motives. Birds, animals, floral ornaments make a powerful impression, because they are framed by a geometric pattern, or the images themselves are included in some kind of figure. It turns out very conceptually and strong in message.

Someone even confuses them with Celtic, and the similarities are really obvious. But in addition to graceful weaves and knots, images of animals and Vikings are clearly visible here. Of the animals, the images of wolves and bears can be considered the most popular. Also, the image of a military boat and other combat symbols is often found. Anyone interested in the brutal aesthetics of the Vikings can take a closer look at the Scandinavian patterns.

The Pacific Islands are home to the Maori tribe, and their cultural artistic characteristics associated with the Polynesian style are also beautiful examples for tattoo designs. Smooth lines in such Malaysian tattoos are organically combined with geometry, there are many ovals and circles. Such patterns are either independent, or become a frame for other patterns. The Maori people themselves are very serious about drawing patterns, they know what each symbol means in them. They also believe that the patterns contain a connection with the other world. But those who do not take the tribe's beliefs seriously prefer such tattoos as an art object worthy of appearing on the body. It is really very beautiful.

The symbolism of such patterns is more obvious, because Indian culture is not so exotic, it came to Western people for a relatively long time and is well known to many. The theme of enlightenment, spiritual search is guessed here. There are also many recognizable national motives, images of gods. There will also be mandalas that are popular now. Those who are close to Indian culture will definitely love these tattoos.

Floral, plant motifs also form beautiful patterns that may not have special meanings, subtle nuances, but these color combinations, weaves look very impressive. Floristry can be designed in geometric shapes, stripes, zigzags, wreaths, abstract and fantasy lines. The choice depends on the style in which the tattoo is performed, on the client: thin, light, delicate floral patterns suit someone very much.

This list cannot be dispensed with without African motives, which are very distinctive and look beautiful on the body. Traditional Roman symbols can also form the basis of the ornament. Popular and mixed images, in which modern floristry is combined with ancient Slavic ornamental motifs, or a combination of pop art with some ancient traditional symbolism, can also give an unexpected but very effective result.

It is believed that the ornament in the tattoo is more preferred by introverted people. Or simply those who do not like to be completely open and are looking for compromises between the demonstrativeness of a tattoo and the ability to leave its meaning private.

How to choose the right pattern - expert advice.

1. Oriental motives are most suitable for those who want to associate the applied image with self-development and spiritual growth. We can say that such tattoos have the meaning of a companion, an assistant in the path ahead. They do not reflect the events that have already happened, but those that have yet to be. And their task is to help the wearer in what was conceived, to add strength and motivation to him.
2. Many artists try to dissuade a person from religious tattoos. They are most often done by very young people who do not fully understand that religious views can change during life. Therefore, patterns in which religiosity is clearly visible require a lot of comprehension.
3. If the pattern suggests magical symbols (for example, in an islander ornament), the client should clearly form an attitude towards them. If this is just art, and a person is not afraid to “awaken some special forces,” everything is fine. But often the client hesitates: he likes the pattern itself, its aesthetics, but he does not want to delve into the meaning. It is not the job of the master to dissuade and persuade, but the pros will always focus on the importance of symbolism and the ability to accurately understand their desire. Because if later the client regrets and takes the magic symbols more seriously, he will blame the master (this often happens).
4. Immersion in the material is encouraged. This point has something in common with the previous ones. If you like Slavic symbols, you should read about them in more detail, and not in the first available source, but several authoritative for a person. Temporary tattoos are very helpful in this sense, which allow you to "try on" a new pattern on the body, live with it, understand whether the pattern is related to you, or the body has begun to reject it.
5. The first drawing on the body of the master is advised to be done in such a way that in which case it could be interrupted by something global.
6. Several different tattoos in different styles on the same body part is a dubious experiment. Very few people succeed. Therefore, one should think again and again which tradition is closer, which one does not want to be interrupted later. That is, there should be no doubt about this at the time of creating the sketch.

A tattoo on the front of the body, according to psychologists, is a social mask of a person. Tattoos are made under the chest, on the stomach, on the front of the body, which carry information about a person to the world. And the person wants to make it noticeable, wants to demonstrate.

The meaning of patterns on different parts of the body.

• Around the hand - reflects what the person does not want to miss, does not want to give.These can be patterns that symbolize human values ​​that are extremely dear to him, which he wants to keep under control.

• On the shoulder - shows strength, power, mainly spiritual. This is a direct display of strength, and what is depicted in the pattern are the traits that help a person to be strong.

• On the forearm - these tattoos position a person's goals and what he is looking for in life. These are images with search symbols, they are often made by someone who is at a crossroads and makes a tattoo as a kind of talisman on a new path.

• Wrist - The patterns in this area help start and complement decisions already made. This is, as it were, a confirmation of the steps once taken, an opportunity to strengthen your choice, not to roll back to life in reverse.

• On the hand - if the pattern is on the left hand (for a right-handed person), this is associated with receiving. If on the right - with recoil. And it is precisely those symbols that are present on the pattern, and are associated with what a person wants to give and what to receive.

• Fingers - the thumb shows the flexibility of a person in relation to what is stuffed on it. On the forefinger - strength and perseverance, on the middle - ambition and ego, on the nameless - harmony and external beauty, on the little finger - self-awareness and confidence.

• Loin - in this zone, a person wants to designate what he addresses to the external material world. His sexual associations are also there.

• On the back, between the shoulder blades, the back of the neck. This is often referred to as the zone of anger. Unresolved conflicts may be displayed here. In general, the back is often associated with the unconscious, with the past, with life experiences. And tattoos in this area, especially patterned ones, can act as a signal of the need for support.

• On the abdomen, next to the genitals. The patterns here represent the taste of life, basic feelings, sexual experiences. They help to energize these spheres, and very often because a person has not yet found balance in them.

• On the hip. This is where the energy is held that allows you to move forward. Also, personal strengths are accumulated here, a tattoo helps to increase them, scale them.

• On the leg (lower part). Associated with moving towards a goal, towards what helps to move forward. But the tattoo on the knees shows pride and flexibility, here they put the tattoos that feed the ego.

Even a small tattoo deserves a closer look at it (the sketch), “vilify it in the head” and only then decide to transfer it to the body. What can we say about large patterns, which, of course, often look incredibly impressive, but not always a person manages to really get intimate with them.