hots tattos: March 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

Thigh Koi Fish Tattoo

Koi fish tattoo are more popular among women then man because of its delicate and beautiful design. In Japanese mythology Koi are typically thought to swim up stream against the current. They are often associated with perseverance in adversity and can make a great tattoo with a very deep meaning. They are therefore now attracted more men to get koi fish tattoo.

As Koi fish can make a beautiful tattoo with lots of bright color and large splashes of blue water that can become a very flowing and artistic tattoo, most women tend to get koi fish tattoos on arms, thighs, and even on the side of their stomachs. Men tend to get koi fish tattoos on their back, shoulders, calf or upper thigh. The large koi fish tattoos need to take up the entire back. It is another reason why many men are starting to get such fish. They can also make a great full sleeve design with the water and koi fish twisting around the arm or leg.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Koi Fish Tattoo and Meaning

As far as the symbolism with the koi fish tattoo is concerned it is supposed to act as a good luck charm. The particular meaning attached to the koi fish is relative to the environment in which it is found. The koi fish in the wild generates a different feeling than the ones in the pond. Their Chinese counterparts on the other hand have a very generalized interpretation regarding the image of the koi fish.

The wide range of koi fish tattoos has different meanings. For example a koi fish tattoo design with the fish moving against the stream is a symbolic representation of strength. This is because in life it takes a lot of guts to face the tide that fate has to unfold for you. In other cases the koi fish also represents perseverance or victory that has been achieved over a struggle.

Another symbolic meaning that koi fish tattoos have for the masses is that of independence. This perception is more influenced by the west where going against the norm of society is a thing to be celebrated. The koi tattoo shows the wearers pride in being the odd one out and not caring about the opinions of others. Basically the koi fish becomes a very personal message that people try to put out for others to see.