If you have been contemplating getting a tattoo to add to your collection or even your first tattoo you might want to take a second and consider a plumeria tattoo. These beautiful flowers have a rich and deep symbolism in many ancient cultures making it a wonderful choice for a very symbolic and meaningful tattoo. Of course don't rush out and get one just because someone said plumeria tattoos are popular. Instead read on and learn more about the flower and if you like the symbolism and meaning behind it then find out more and maybe start working on some design ideas for your own tattoo. In this article you will find out about the symbolism behind these wonderful flowers and the cultures which value this flower highly. Also you will gather some ideas of what this tattoo can be combined with to create larger and more complete tattoo designs as well as some of the details like the best placements on the body and price ranges.



The Hawaiian Culture

The Hawaiians have always had a close relationship with nature and the beauty of the island that they live on. They have always especially appreciated the ocean and the many flowers that inhabit their island. There of course is the hibiscus flower which is commonly used in lei's and much of the traditional Hawaiian artwork. However, a flower that is equally as important to the Hawaiian people is the Plumeria flower. When you look carefully at many of the ancient artwork and even tattoo designs from Hawaii you can start to find that the plumeria even though it is a smaller flower is often right beside the hibiscus flowers. To the Hawaiian the flower is a symbol of Spring and therefor is associate with birth and life. So if you are looking for a symbol of liveliness and beauty this might be a flower that you can include in your design motif.

The Ancient Mayans

It is unclear what the exact meaning of the plumeria flower was for the Mayans however it is clear that this was a very important flower to their culture. Today we have glyphs and writing tablets that display flowers that are believed to be plumerias. From the best archaeologists and researchers of Mayan culture can tell there was a close relationship between the flower and the sun. They believed that the sun and the moon were the first inhabitant of the earth and through their procreation the human race was born. The plumeria was a symbol of this procreation and therefore most experts believe that it is a symbol of procreation directly and also indirectly a symbol for life.

Design Ideas

Today many people get plumaria flower tattoos all by itself as a single design. This is a great starter tattoo or one that can fit into a small space. It can fit just about anywhere feet, toes, hands shoulder and the back. It can be scaled to fit almost any location. Also many people get this beautiful flower as part of a much larger design. For example many Hawaiian tattoo themes will incorporate plumerias into an overall design. One very popular theme to get today is plumerias with a turtle done in a tribal style. However many sea creatures and island type of animals go well with the flower. For example a pair of dolphins swimming or encircling a plumeria is a creative design that can look great. It can also be combine with hibiscus flower for an effective design.

Where To Get A Plumeria Tattoo

This tattoo is very versatile and can go just about anywhere on the body. It is more typically a tattoo that women get but many men will get these in combination with a larger tribal design also. For women the tattoo can go any where but places like the top of feet, a wrist bracelet tattoo and even the back of a neck or lower back can all be very sensual places to get flowers. The hips and ankle also work well. Really just about any spot. The size of the design and the fact that it might be combined with other designs and ideas would determine the size more then anything.