Within the Arab world, this type of tattoo is part of a widely practiced ritual. While these tattoos often fade after a few weeks, the complex patterns are usually achieved through the use of stencils. The small, symbolic meanings associated with hand tattoos are typically seen throughout North Africa.
It was the Egyptian Christians who would support a cross tattoo on their wrist or on their hand. In spite of the popularity, it is not customary for tourists or visitors to request the same tattoos, especially because they often find quotes for the design which are religious, an offense to practicing Muslims.
It was the Egyptian Christians who would support a cross tattoo on their wrist or on their hand. In spite of the popularity, it is not customary for tourists or visitors to request the same tattoos, especially because they often find quotes for the design which are religious, an offense to practicing Muslims.
While this type of tattoo is very popular in Arab worlds, they are not as popular in Western world's where the girls will work regularly or where their hands are hardly covered. This should be taken into consideration prior to getting hand tattoos done. Once that decision has been made, it is good to know that there are four main parts of the hand which can be tattooed. These areas include the fingers, the wrist, the forearm, and the upper arm.
Finger hand tattoos are clearly the smallest in size, and therefore hardly noticeable. Wedding bands or wedding rings are very popular. This is a very unique and classy way to express your love and never run the risk of losing a wedding band. Another option is to have a name inscribed around or along the fingers. This design is the most popular in terms of finger hand tattoos for girls.
Wrist tattoos generally include a bracelet or vines wrapping around the wrist in a circular manner. The second most popular idea is a butterfly or a star on the corner of the wrist, symbolizing many different things for different people. Forearm tattoo designs are generally the location for larger tattoos such as a cross or a Celtic knot. Lastly, upper arm designs are often the location of symbols of power or strength such as a dragon or Zodiac symbol. Laura Palmieri
