Unique Butterfly Tattoo

The birth of tattoo began thousands of years ago, created as colorful implants on the human skin. Tattoos come in many varieties, and are as diverse as the people who use them from different parts of the world. Tattoos have come a long way.

They have been used as therapeutic regimen, as representations of life, status, power, magic, or rituals; as complete body covering, and commonly nowadays; tattoos are used to express oneself through body art and designs. They can be very symbolic, unique, and distinctive.

One of the most common tattoo designs used anywhere in the globe is the Butterfly. Butterflies are flying insects that come in colored wings and in varying sizes. Unfortunately, they are known to be one of the creatures who have little lifespan. Butterfly tattoo design is one of the most common choices by women as it symbolizes femininity, beauty, and ideologically- change. Why change? It is because butterflies undergo different life cycles. They experience a mysterious metamorphosis, transforming them from a small and simple caterpillar into a beautiful and radiant butterfly. Moreover, butterflies are also believed to be living symbols of human souls.

Though some people think butterflies are almost always associated with women, it does not completely restrict itself in the feminine world. In history, Augustus, a Roman Emperor; made the butterfly as his symbol and it was used as motif on the breastplates of some warriors.

In the world of ink and tattooing; butterflies have been one of the most common designs chosen by people. It shows symmetry, versatility, and it can be designed in different colors and patterns. People can get very imaginative and creative when they choose this design. It can also be placed on any part of the body. Butterfly tattoos can highly be personalized according to each individuals preferences