The Polynesian islands are a beautiful paradise of beaches and gorgeous flora and fauna. If you love the islands or the spirit of the islands and would like to capture it in ink then a Polynesian flower tattoo is the perfect way to do this.
While flower tattoos are usually considered feminine or just for girls you will find that unlike butterfly flower tattoo you can actually make a Polynesian flower tattoo masculine. Depending on your artist’s interpretation there are many ways of inking a flower design. It can even be worked into a bigger tribal piece depending on your preference.
Most people associate tribal tattoos with very abstract designs. While this is true for most tribal designs there are some Polynesian tattoos that are not abstract. Hawaiian tattoos are not always abstract in fact you can find images such as turtles, flowers, and dolphins worked into a tribal tattoo. However these designs are usually stylized instead of realistically depicted. This option is best for masculine tattoos.
You can choose to follow this traditional style for your Polynesian flower tattoo and work it into a bigger piece. If you have a large tribal piece in mind then this could be a good choice for the style of your Polynesian flower tattoo. However if you are not keen on stylized art then choose to go down the more photo realistic option.
If you don’t want tribal art but would still like a Polynesian flower tattoo then you can choose a design that depicts the flowers of Polynesia. The hibiscus is the most popular flower when it comes to Polynesian flower tattoos. This design is followed closely by ghost orchid tattoos.
The girls of Hawaii often wear flowers in their hair, this symbolizes whether they are taken or looking for a special someone. The message they are sending out depends on the ear the flower is worn on. Another symbol of this flower is the shortness of life as its blooms do not last a long time.
This symbolism can help you decide where to place your flower tattoo. It is a very feminine design that most women will look good with. This option allows you to play with color and if you combine it with several flowers it will make an excellent back or lower back piece. The flowers match the flow of a woman’s body nicely making the Polynesian flower tattoo a good tattoo design for women.
