You may have heard the word tribal somewhere. Literally, it means tribal or tribal. And by and large this is a special tattoo style - a pattern. Plain black ink drawings. They adorn the bodies of both men and women.
Polynesian Trail
In this style, a lot of the traditional body painting of the native Polynesians. In their culture, the sacred component of the tattoo is still strong. The pattern is a kind of magic, a connection with the ancestors. The lines of the ornament are the life path traced and imprinted on the body.
Coming to a tattoo parlor with a desire to put a Polynesian ornament on your body, get acquainted with the hidden meaning of the main lines. Of course, you may not believe in mana, magic, in connection with the race, but you will be calmer with the knowledge of what is applied to your skin.
Celts
Celtic ornaments can also be attributed to tribal tattoos. The pattern, interwoven into complex spirals, loops, knots and crosses, is traditionally at the peak of popularity among lovers of body painting. Along with geometric lines, plant patterns are often found here: twigs, leaves, flowers. There is a deep meaning hidden behind these cunningly interwoven lines. Here are symbols of eternity, and the alternation of cycles of life and death, and the pursuit of spiritual perfection.
Several main motifs can be identified by leafing through Celtic tattoo designs. Patterns can be folded into labyrinths, knots, braids. Remind crosses, hearts or the sun. Performing complex drawings is only possible for highly skilled craftsmen. Therefore, discuss the ornament with the salon artist in detail, ask them to show photographs of finished works.
We choose a tattoo
The pattern is very often chosen by the master for each specific client, taking into account its anatomical features. Ornament can even adjust the figure. For example, visually emphasize biceps or hide any imperfections (scars, traces of old failed drawings). But there are especially popular places for tattoos. Customers order patterns on the shoulder most often. Although geometric patterns on legs or forearms look no less beautiful. Sometimes elbows, hands or feet are adorned.
Traditionally, tribal is executed in black. Occasionally, there are works made in the style of transition shades - from black to gray. One thing remains unchanged - the image should be clear, with a dense print. A separate group are patterns in the biotatu technique. This is a thin ligature on the hands or feet, caused by henna.