Cross tattoos are one of the most popular tattoos being done today. The Latin cross is one of popular. There are variations of this cross like the Celtic and many tribal styles as well as the Gothic cross. Looking into it on the right cross tattoo for you is worth reading a book on them to find just the right style.
In the regions of Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain the Celtic Cross is a popular iconic symbol. Dating back to the 8th century the design is a cross with a circle over the intersecting point. Legend has it that St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross when he drew a circle over the Latin cross to incorporate the pagan moon goddess.
Christian crosses express the Christian faith and are the most used type of cross tattoo. Since 9/11 cross tattoos have been used to memorialize the people who been killed in the attack. Memorial tattoos have also been popular to honor a fallen soldier in the Iraqi war instead of engraving a headstone.
Tribal cross tattoos can come from many cultures. The Maori tattoo is a distinctive patten that generations of people hand down to their family, it is insulting to copy them. You’ll have a Maori style tattoo done, they are very intricate curvilinear and spiral in design.
Gothic or ornamental crosses are based on the Latin cross tattoos and then adorned with intricate scrolling or sometimes they can have a German look about them. The cross can have the addition of barbed wire or swords and daggers.
Not all tattoos are religious in nature, some of them represent ancient cultures. They are worn by both women and men on the shoulders, back and forearms. Women tend to like them on their ankles or lower backs. Whatever your choice make sure you check out pictures of them first as they are permanent. Do your research and take a look at Johnny Karp’s Cross Tattoos book at your local bookstore.
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