The Vine tattoo can be a beautifully creative tattoo

. As it intertwines with your body it becomes very personal and sensual

. Design it chunky and add thorns or skulls and it becomes more masculine

. Create a slim sensual winding form with delicate leaves or flowers to create a more feminine form

. So this tattoo is truly one of the most versatile and individual of the tattoos you can get

. The Ivy is very popular amongst vine tattoo lovers

. In the UK the Ivy is a very common vine type

. These tattoos can be associated with wreaths and crowns

. Another popular vine is that of the grape

. The grape has a finer more elegant line

. Vines often are united with either leaves or flowers or grapes or intertwined with other things

. The Ivy meanings vary with the history, culture and religion surrounding it, and also with the type of vine

. The Ivy vine tattoo brings with it myth, legend, magic and history - so choose wisely! The ancient Druids thought of the Ivy vine as a symbol of determination

. Christianity however saw the ivy vine as a symbol of frailty and the requirement for support

. So the meaning depends on your own view and what you believe

. Also in addition to this the meaning varies with type of vine used

. However you might not worry about the meaning at all so it won't be crucial to you what the meanings say

. The vine has been associated throughout history with large historical figures and even gods such as Bachchus the Roman God of Wine and Osiris

. If carried in your wedding posy the vine is considered good luck

. The versatility of the vine tattoo is that it not only wraps itself around your body but also any other object you can think of! Daggers, skulls, Celtic symbols to name but a few

. These tattoos look great whether tattooed in colour or plain black ink

. They can be both bold and delicate and are for a man or woman

. They look great spread across the back or as an armband or twisting up the leg or simply a small one on the ankle or along the edge of your hand

. The possibilities are limitless with this style of tattoo, and the cost should be lower too as there is not so much ink!