Tribal Arm Tattoos

There is a very ancient style of tattoo and the name is a big giveaway with regards to its origins. I am of course referring to tribal arm tattoos for men. While many people today opt for this design, particularly those of Celtic heritage, very few of them actually realize how far back this tattoo goes nor are they aware of its importance in the traditions practiced by ancient Celts. These tribes, like many other very old cultures like those in Africa and Japan as well as the Maoris in New Zealand used this style of body art and its symbolism has great spiritual meaning. This kind of marking was also used to represent individual clans.

In our modern society, tribal style designs are sported by both men and women, with many of these tattoos derived from the original tribal art which survived through the ages. These are very attractive designs and the Celtic tribal designs are particularly popular due to their complex and distinctive patterns. It is therefore important to choose a skilled tattooist with a wealth of experience in this kind of tattoo. These tattoos are renowned for their interwoven swirls that appear to have no end or beginning and this is the main symbolism behind this design, never ending love.
Fortunately, you don’t have to be in love to sport tribal arm tattoos for men as Celtic designs look great so many people are simply attracted to them for this reason. However if the Celtic design does not appeal to you, then how about the Maori version? This culture is famous for its tattooing skills throughout the ages which it has retained right through to modern times. Like the Maoris, some people nowadays even opt for face tattoos, and tattoos are so widely accepted now that this is perfectly acceptable even out with the tribal culture. These generally involve swirling patterns that sweep out across the face but they are ideal for the arms too. In this day and age it is also a way for many people to connect with their roots by wearing a tattoo that has links to ancestors long gone.

With such a mixture of cultures in the world today, it is also possible to choose your tattoo design simply because it appeals to you without being related to a specific tribe although many opt for a symbol they can relate to. This is just as good a reason as any to wear this design and tribal patterns work particularly well on the arm due to the way they can be wrapped around it in elaborate swirls and loops. There are a variety of different tribal designs around so take note of any you see on others and study the color, size and detail involved for inspiration. The upper arm is an ideal place for this complicated design as it looks particularly good if placed on muscular areas. While tribal arm tattoos are very much a modern trend much of theses creations come from the traditional tribal art used long ago. These are one of the most sought after designs ever and they can be found on most tattoo enthusiasts everywhere.