The Lower Back Tattoo is all the Rage
The Lower Back Tattoo is all the Rage
The popularity of tattoos has grown exponentially in recent years and this is obvious by the sight on untold numbers of people sporting all manners of tattoos. Some people prefer tattoos on the arms or the legs while others may prefer back or shoulders and some of the more daring individuals will have tattoos on their scalp or face. So what, ultimately, is the most popular location for a tattoo?
Without a doubt, the most popular tattoo amongst women (young and old) is the lower back tattoo. There are a number of reasons for this popularity, but probably the most popular reason would be the fact that there is a great deal of attractiveness and sensuality associated with the lower back tattoo. In other words, a woman who sports such a tattoo will become increasingly attractive in the eyes of other people. Now, who would not want to look more attractive? That alone provides a great deal behind the popularity of such tattoos!
The Origins of the Lower Back Tattoo
While the lower back tattoo has emerged in popularity over the last few years, it is not a design that is relatively new. In fact, these types of tattoos have been around many hundreds of years and the origins of such tattoos are actually rooted in ancient religion and spirituality rituals. In ancient times, the lower part of the back was considered an area that is the storage spot for spiritual energy. This is very similar to the notion of chi force and meridian fields that are common to eastern religions. Since the concept of lower back energy is found in certain styles of Yoga it is no surprise that this concept shares traits with other eastern religions since Yoga was quite influential on a number of eastern religions. Ultimately, the lower back became a popular area to tattoo as it was believed the tattooing would help release and harness this internal energy to the person's full potential. Sadly, much of this history regarding the tattoo has been lost to all but knowledgeable scholars of the subject matter.
Of course, most people are not familiar with the origins and the unique history of these tattoos and that is fine. Knowing the history is not a pre-requisite for getting a lower back tattoo but it does add a unique dimension to the tattoo as well as provides a unique response when asked about why this particular type of tattoo was selected.