Rose Tattoos
Beyond doubt, the rose is probably the most loved and adored type of flower anywhere in the world. Since time immemorial, the rose was (and still is) the only flower that was linked with romance and passion between lovers. These romantic connotations are probably why the rose is such a popular flower today. Which woman wouldn’t want to receive a single red rose or a bouquet of roses from their lover? The red rose in particular is undoubtedly the most popular color because it relates strongly to love and of course sex!However, the rose has many different symbolic meanings. According to the folklore in certain places, the rose was highly admired and revered by the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite and Venus, who was Aphrodite’s Roman counterpart. Apart from the romantic and sexual connotations, the red rose also has spiritual and religious connections and is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. People claiming to have witnessed or set eyes upon the vision of Mary say that her appearance is always accompanied by the scent of roses.
So, if you are considering getting a rose tattoo done, but are not very sure because of its romantic and sexual implications, you don’t have to worry – rose tattoos are not only adorned by women, but some of the most masculine men have also been seen sporting the rose tattoo.
Whatever may be your reasons for getting a rose tattoo – from showing love and affection to a loved one to paying homage to a departed loved one – the rose tattoo is one of the most popular tattoo designs amongst the youth today. From getting a plain rose tattooed on your arm to being more creative by incorporating the rose in a multi-image tattoo, you can experiment with many designs. I once saw a man with a tattoo all the way across his back of a snake coiled around a dagger that was deeply embedded in a rosebush – how’s that for creativity?
Guns ‘N’ Roses and the Rose Tattoo
If you are a Guns ‘N’ Roses fan, then you are probably already familiar with the rose tattoos. This 1980’s rock band were very famous for their music and wild lifestyle yet they all sported tattoos that incorporated the image of the rose (even though there were images of guns included as well).
As a result of this, many fans, male as well female, emulated the band by getting tattoos of guns and roses as well.
Choosing your Rose Tattoo Designs
The color of a rose has a great significance and meaning, so before allowing yourself to be ‘pricked’, it would be wise to first choose the color you want for your rose, and whether it will suit the design you have chosen for yourself. So, whether it is a tribal rose tattoo design you are choosing, or whether it is a rose and heart design, the color of the design is a very important factor to consider:
* The red rose is the most popular color and symbolizes love, passion, bravery and romanticism. Of unsurpassable beauty, the red rose is the most famous tattoo design.
* The red rose bud is the symbol of beauty and purity.
* A dark red rose symbolizes unconscious beauty.
* The gold rose stands for accomplishment and success.
* The pink rose represents friendship, happiness, grace, gentleness and appreciation.
* The light pink rose represents all things that are sweet and understanding.
* The white rose stands for innocence, purity, charm, youth, sinlessness, privacy, humbleness, silence and reverence.
* The yellow rose symbolizes happiness, joyfulness, apology and even jealousy.
* The lavender rose personifies fascination.
* The coral colored rose stands for desire.
* The blue rose is the symbol for impossibility.
* And the black rose would traditionally represent death and sorrow.
So, if you are seriously contemplating getting a rose tattoo done, all you have to do is go online and you’ll find hundreds of different rose tattoo designs. By Natasha Bantwal