Japanese flower tattoos are very intricate and beautiful. In the early days, traditional Japanese tattoos were done by hand. The 'Nara ink' which is a permanent dye, was hammered into the skin skillfully by a sharp object. Even in the earlier times, the Japanese flower tattoos were very popular. First, a beautiful flower tattoo pattern was outlined on the skin and then it was filled in by permanent ink.
The traditional Japanese name for this form of tattooing is called 'irezumi'. This literally translates to decorating the body by inserting ink. Like most things essentially Japanese, these tattoos have symbolical representations and philosophical meanings. flower tattoos are usually chosen by a larger number of women than men as flowers are synonymous with femininity, beauty and fragility.
An old Japanese proverb says that 'art is the illusion of spontaneity'. Japanese flower tattoos are inspired by their tranquil, peaceful landscape. Japanese flower tattoos are intricately crafted in bright colors, making the human body a canvas for a tattooer's art.
The most common Japanese flower tattoos are Cherry Blossom, Peony, Lotus flower and Chrysanthemums. These not only make beautiful patterns for body art, but have wonderful meanings too. Cherry blossoms are not only representative of Japan, but also of spiritual beauty in tattoo form. The Lotus as a tattoo design is symbolical of estranged love and yearning. The Peony and the Chrysanthemum are both symbols of beauty and fragility.
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