Dolphin tattoo designs are all rage and are equally liked by both men and women, despite the fact that dolphin tattoos are generally thought of as feminine. They are normally colorful and centered on the theme of an ocean with a single dolphin or multiple dolphins pods. The ideas for these tattoos designs also vary. To give it uniqueness in color, design and shape, the dolphin design is also combined with other varied design elements such as roses, crosses or flowers. There can be tribal or ethnic theme tattoos as well as Celtic theme inspired tattoos.
There are various factors and reasons behind the popularity of dolphin tattoos. All around the globe, dolphins are a favorite aquatic mammal. The lighthearted nature of dolphins has been recognized since times immemorial. They are considered very smart, of sociable nature and friendly. They are not only intelligent but also very playful by nature. They love fun, and hence are entertaining. A large majority of humans is convinced that dolphin is one of the most brainy creatures on earth.When we further investigate on dolphins and their habits, we come to know that they are also very supple and responsive. They are excellent swimmers. Dolphins are happy and stable animal with a strong sense of family and likeness for play.
Dolphin design tattoos symbolize freedom, self-reliance, empathy, allegiance, hopes and dreams. Therefore, the people who also enjoy such characteristics in their personalities prefer dolphin designs if they ever decide to have a tattoo.
These designs are also popular for they have enormous cultural significance. In different cultures dolphins have always been symbolized as one thing or the other. For example, in 'Celtic Legends', dolphin carries a very significant place; that is why many Celtic tattoos feature dolphins. In the same way, in cultural traditions that represent Pacific Island, dolphins' images are quite common; that is why 'Maori body art' style tattoos also carry dolphin images. When we analyse the cultures representing Pacific North-West and North-East, we see a lot of fish such as whales, dolphin and other aquatic symbols.
Every culture is consciously based on the idea of freedom, and the most prominent feature of dolphins' personality is also freedom as they are known to be free-spirited animal. This explains why they are part of ancient as well as contemporary maritime cultures, and this quality also makes them a popular choice when it comes to maritime or cultural tattoos.
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