Armband Tattoos

Armband tattoos are one of the oldest and most popular forms of tattoo in the history of mankind. Seen as a combination between decorative art and body uniform, these popular tats continue to be a popular and lasting tattoo option.

Armband tattoos may be more be popular than ever, but they are no recent phenomenon. In Polynesia, local people there have been getting intricate armband tattoos since the 17th century with a somewhat primitive and rather painful tattooing process involving soot and a bone needle. These tattoos often reflected status within society and a way for warriors to demonstrate battles they had fought and deeds they had done. It’s probably no surprise that many modern militaries in the world use the armband to show rank—a subtle reference to the work ancient armband tattoos used to do.

Today armband tattoos might be the trendiest place on the body to get a tattoo. Styles like the tribal armband tattoo, with its powerful and aggressive black lines, make a popular tat choice for men and women alike. As well, Celtic armband tattoos, with their complex interlacing designs, make for a cool tattoo design. But armband tattoo designs can be of nearly anything. Barbed Wire can be an armband tattoo, as made famous by Pamela Anderson, as can be glitter, butterflies, or nearly anything you want.

Armband tattoos are often the first tattoos people get. So if this is your first delving into the world of body art, remember to take the time to consult with your tattoo artist and go over your design. That way your tattoo looks as cool and professional, as it should.

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