Tattoo Sleeve Ideas

They can be adorned on different body parts depending on their kind and size. The latest trend in the tattoo world is of sleeve tattoos. They cover most or whole of a person's arm or leg, usually the arm from shoulder to wrist.

They are generally a combination of multiple small tattoos of a similar or the same theme. They can be flaunted when one wants to or be hidden under clothing.

These tattoo symbols were traditionally used to mark human beings belonging to a particular tribe. The designs symbolize the faiths and belief of the tribe.

A scorpion tribal tattoo is a good option if you want a tattoo design that combines an animal theme with the tribal look. These designs make for interesting ideas for men. If animal tattoos are not for you, then you have other options as well. Options like:

• Tribal Forearm Tattoo
• Tribal Arm Tattoos for Men
• Tribal Sun Tattoos

Among the tattoo sleeve ideas for men are the Celtic tattoos. If you want to show off your tattoo, yet not really 'show off', then you can choose to get one as a quarter sleeve tattoo with a Celtic theme.

Tattoos have a long tradition in Japan. Previously in Japan, tattoos were looked down upon as a mark of rebellion. People with tattoos were outcast from the society. There are a number of Japanese sleeve tattoo ideas, which one can make use of to make a tattoo design. Most of these designs have different meanings attached to them.

The common ideas for men include koi sleeve tattoos, tattoos design of a Japanese dragon, hannya masks, religious sleeve tattoo designs, koi fish patterns and others among the many more sleeve tattoo ideas for men. Also take a look at some interesting sleeve tattoo designs for men.

While men want to show off their biceps and triceps, women want to flaunt their well-toned arms. Flaunting half sleeve tattoos or a quarter sleeve tattoo is much easier, unlike the tattoos on the lower back or neck. Let's look at some sleeve tattoo designs for women.

One will come across a lot of designs, which are made as a mark of respect for nature. Most of these designs are very feminine. One of the most popular designs is the tribal rose tattoo design.

A lot of women choose to get it made to show their love as well as to symbolize femininity. Flowers are considered as a symbol of femininity. They are delicate and enhance the beauty of a person. Tribal flower tattoo designs can also used to make a feminine tattoo.

One can make a full sleeve tattoo by getting a vine tattoo wrapped around the arm. This is an abstract, yet elegant and beautiful tattoo design.

If you are fond of bright colors, then you can also make use of them to color the leaves and flowers of the vine and flaunt this very elegant full sleeve tattoo design. Along with vine, you can make a choice from the endless flower tattoo designs―like Japanese flower designs, hibiscus tattoos, etc.

Apart from floral designs, most women are fascinated by butterfly tattoos. The delicate and pretty look of the butterfly attracts the young as well as the old. Hence, it makes for one of those cool tattoo sleeve ideas for girls. There is no doubt, that the words 'delicate' and 'pretty' are used to talk about femininity.

According to statistics, butterfly tattoos rank fourth in the most popular tattoo designs among girls. Apart from the feminine meaning attached to a butterfly, it also stands for love, good luck and peace among other things. If you want to combine a butterfly with a tribal tattoo design, then you can choose to get a tribal butterfly tattoo.

These were just some of the tattoo sleeve ideas, which you can make use of to make a wonderful sleeve tattoo. It is recommended, that you get a temporary tattoo sleeve made, before you choose to make a permanent one.

If you get a permanent tattoo made and do not like the design, it will become very difficult to remove the tattoo and then get a new one made. Getting a temporary tattoo will also help you to modify the design according to your choice.