Today, the social stigma of tattoos is lifting & has become a statement of style & including women.  Tattoos are often seen as an art expression or form from the one making the chosen inked selection .  With the ongoing trend , the availability of choice designs and detailed inked meanings is ever growing too..  The style designs have progressed too and diverse from the old school tatts to tribal, sleeve & Chinese lettering to just name a few . reflecting more a personal taste and personality. Women are often selecting inked choices like flowers & vines and the feminine bow tattoo.


Through history , women’s clothes have often been adorned with bows being head to toes placements , as a fashion statement .  From bows tied in hair hair, placed on clothing & material patterns , shoes & purses .  It seems a natural progression that bows would become a feminine inked choice .


The placement choice of a tattoo often reflects in the size & design to be selected.  The bow tattoo has a huge advantage with its versatility of inked placement choices. From keeping hidden & private to being completely visual & used as an enhancement . 


Bows have been selected many ways to express of variety of messages & meanings .  The saying , tie a string around your finger, was used to remind one of an  event and is being seen translated with bow tattoo rings around the fingers.  Bows have also been used to represent how fragile life is and how quickly it can unravel.  A bow tattoo can become a visual reminder of fragility or journey of accomplishments.


Colors of bows being used have become significant as well .  For example, a yellow ribbon tied around a tree into a bow, often represents the honoring & waiting for the return of a loved one from a journey or war . Pink bows and ribbons are worn in support of cancer patients or cancer survivors or loved ones who have sadly lost their battle . 


Oten, bow are seen on cartoon characters attire to connect a visual confirmation of femininity or a female.  Bows are being adorned to tattoos that were once considered more masculine, like skulls, for a feminine twist . The bow tie remains a formal wear icon .  Bows are also used in the packaging of gifts , visually representing to the receiver that it is a gift . 


Bows are astrong, fun and meaningful way of stating your own personal message.  If considering getting a tattoo, it’s best to do research BEFORE & realize that it’s a life time commitment as it is permanent and will become part of your personal statement to the world.


If you are looking for more info on bow tattoo meanings or pictures of different bow tattoos placements & styles inked, check out the website, Pictures of Tattoos


 

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