Vine Tattoos for Women

Tattoos today have become a way of life. They are a means of expressing oneself. There are a myriad of choices available for tattoos. Most people select a tattoo design that reflects their personality or symbolizes a special meaning, whereas, women generally like tattoo designs that reflects their femininity, along with giving an edge to their look. One of the most popular choice in feminine tattoo designs are vine tattoos.

Vine tattoos are a perfect choice for women and girls as they are very versatile and can be elegant, chunky, edgy, large or small. They may be used on their own, or intertwined with other images. A lot of times they are used to draw attention in a particular direction, or can be used to connect pieces of body art.

Vines are very popular even with tattoo artists, because of their shape and ability to be draped, twisted, and coiled on the human body. The leaves of vines give a lot of freedom to the tattoo artist, and it's perfect for the person who wants to integrate different tattoo images like Hawaiian flower tattoos or Celtic butterfly tattoos.

Besides looking great, vines also have special meanings behind them. While some may decide to get a tattoo because it looks beautiful, others may want to get this tattoo because of its symbolism in history or religion. Vine tattoos have a history that dates back to the Greeks and Romans. The following are some of their meanings and symbols:

Religious Symbols: Early Christians rejected the grapevine and vine symbols as they considered vines to be a symbol of gluttony. On the other hand, Christian artists believed that vines represented ascension and resurrection. Also, in the bible, Jesus called himself the vine, and his followers the branches. In modern Christian culture, vines are supposed to be symbols of bounty and peace.

Roman Mythology Symbols: In Roman mythology and religion, the god of wine wore an evergreen ivy crown as a symbol of immortality. Even the Roman coins minted around 48 B.C. depict the wine god wearing an ivy crown. Other vines, like ivy and holly, hold special meaning at the time of Roman Saturnalia celebrations, thereby making them traditional Christmas plants.

Celtic Cultural Symbols: In Celtic culture, a lot of importance was given to vines which represented strength and determination. In a number of rituals, vines have a glorified image as they stand for tenacity and everlasting life. In some places, vines are also considered to be a Celtic symbol of fidelity, fertility and luck, and thus are often used by brides on their wedding day.

Vine tattoos come in various sizes and shapes. Though there are no right or wrong places for tattoos, the most common places for vine tattoos are feet, ankles, back, legs, and ribs. A vine tattoo on feet looks quite sensuous.

The traditional choice for getting a vine design that covers the ankle and deceives others into thinking that you are wearing a delicate anklet! If you want a more elaborate look, you can continue the tattoo on to the legs.

Another very popular option is getting this tattoo on ribs, or the waist, that will give the look of a waist band disappearing into the jeans. A vine tattoo on side is often very elaborate, and usually includes flowers or butterflies. You can combine your vine tattoos with other images of leaves or flowers to give an individual look.

Even tribal tattoos include a lot of vines which possess the same intricacy of traditional vines, but without the floral look. As said earlier, these tattoos are very versatile and while for some they can be a background for their main image, for others even a simple vine tattoo can be made for giving a delicate look.

The two most popular designs for women are ivy and rose tattoos. Ivy tattoos look very sensual and intricate as they wind themselves around the body part. It looks great on any part of the body, but the best choice is on the back or the neck. Vines are very commonly used to link two tattoos together drawn on different parts of the body. Nature based elements are popularly included, and the colors most often used for best results include black and dark green.

Vine tattoos accentuate femininity and because of their dramatic and subtle nature, are eye-catching. Inking a tattoo is not a small decision, and hence it's better if you are completely sure of your decision. The best tattoos are the ones in which you use your creativity to include images or designs with vines which are of special significance to give a more unique and creative look.