Tattoos – Choose A Tattoo Design That Has Meaning

For thousands of years small tattoo designs have been part of our culture. These small tattoo designs were used by ancient Christians as a way to recognize fellow Christians. The oldest tattoo that was ever found on a human body dates back some 9,000 years.

Captain Cook brought the word tattoo into our language after he and his men began to have them done in places such as Tahiti. All sailors started to have tattoos done on themselves after that. Over the centuries that followed, tattoos earned a negative reputation. People associated the tattoos with the lower class and criminals. Unfortunately, this stereotype has been prevalent since the beginning of the 19th century. Tattoos carried this reputation until recent years. Now tattoos are considered to be a form of fashion statement. And women love the small tattoo designs because they’re considered chic, as well as subtly symbolizing their gender.

Tattoo shops are springing up all across the country. The reason is due to simply more people wanting a tattoo. Some shops are better than others and it is definitely an area that you should know as much as possible before committing. A great tattoo is a work of art and is not cheap so the shop should reflect that. You may not always know immediately if the shop is reputable but at least you can know a few bits of information before you sit down to get inked.