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Rose Tattoos - Symbol of Love

The Rose is a universal symbol of love, both passionate love and true love. Roses’ fragrance, shape, and beauty make it one of the most sought after flowers. Rose tattoos are the most requested out of all the other floral designs, especially red rose tattoos. Both male and females have adorned themselves with rose tattoos.

 

Color Choices and Meanings for Rose Tattoos A symbol of romance, purity and love, the rose is the most popular flower, both for giving and receiving as well as for rose tattoos. A single red rose or a bouquet of red roses is a romantic gesture of love and passion. While a rose with the thorns removed says love at first sight. Coral roses are a symbol of desire, yellow roses are happiness, white for humbleness and innocence, light pink for admiration and understanding and black roses for death and sorrow. The color and shape of rose tattoos can be a creative outlet for talented tattoo artists.

History of Rose Tattoos

As far has history has been recorded, the rose has had an affect on lovers, saints and artists. Rose tattoos can be created for reverence of the history of the Greeks, Romans or Egyptians. Both the House of York and the House of Lancaster in England made the rose its symbol as they struggled for the Throne of England which led to the War of the Roses. (Which was also a movie in the 1980’s starring Michael Douglas). In modern times, soldiers who went off to war or sea would get rose tattoos to symbolize their loved ones left at home. With all the histories and tales of the rose, it is no surprise that rose tattoos have been popular with both men and women for years.


Varieties of Rose Tattoos

If you decide to get a rose tattoo, there are many varieties to chose from and you and your tattoo artist can experiment with different colors and shapes. Rose tattoos are popular on your upper arm, shoulder or ankle. There are also rose tattoos that incorporate other images such as crosses, swords or anything your imagination allows.