Hawaiian Flower Tattoos
There is no other manifestation of joyful relaxation than Hawaiian Flower Tattoos. Colorful and vibrant, these flowers can be grouped or tattooed individually, being a type of unisex flowers that both men and women can wear without social prejudices. Furthermore, these tattoos can be tattooed on any part of your body and look great.
There are a large number of typical Hawaiian flowers, including the official territorial flower Ma‘o Hau Hele (Hawaiian hibiscus) adopted in the 1920s, although the hibiscus comes in different colors and varieties, so it was until 1988 when the yellow hibiscus, native to Hawaii, was chosen to represent the islands.
Other Hawaiian Flower Tattoos alternatives include the Cattleya Orchids, which range in size from tiny miniatures appropriate as fine detail on ankles, shoulders or wherever you want to wear a discreet tattoo, to standard orchids, including spectacular sizes of 6 to 8 inches. Flowers identify the Hawaiian culture, including tattoos.
Cattleyas are know by the islanders as the “Queen of Orchids”, a flower that men and women can feel proud of placed on arms, neck, shoulders, legs, back and lower back or any other part of the body. Some men have Hawaiian flower tattoos on their chest, shoulders and back simulating the famous Aloha shirt, and there are many water transfer tattoos for the same purpose.
Hawaiian leis are another tradition introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by voyagers from Tahiti, who navigating by the stars in sailing canoes arrived to the islands in remote times, becoming the first settlers. Leis are created of flowers, leaves, feathers, seeds, nuts, shells, and sometimes bone and the teeth of animals. Hawaiian Flower Tattoos can simulate one of these garlands around your neck.
Whether you choose a single flower, a bouquet or a tropical design, Hawaiian Flower Tattoos can have a particular meaning in accordance to the flower that they represent. As an example, the Water Lily symbolizes purity of heart, Carnation for love and fidelity, Azalea for moderation and temperance, Gardenia is a symbol of refinement, while the Hibiscus is a symbol of delicate beauty.
In Continental America, there is no etiquette to wear Hawaiian Flower Tattoos, but in the islands, there are a few considerations to take in mind referring to real flowers. For instance, anyone can wear Hawaiian leis however, islanders frown upon wearing more than one at a time. In tattoos, you may need to contact a skilled artist if you want to have more than one lei tattooed, however, the islanders may not appreciate the fact that you have more than one lei even if it is a tattoo.
