The different tattoo designs speak a lot about a person's personality. There are many meanings attached to one particular tattoo design as well. There are some tattoo designs, which have been popular for many years and there are some designs, which are becoming popular. One such design is the barbwire tattoo. These tattoo designs became very popular because they symbolize strength. The spiky designs of the barbed wire tattoos has got better rankings than most of the designs, as it is a unique tattoo design. Barbwire tattoos are also known as barbed wire tattoos.
The barbed wire history is very old. The wire was used as a fence to keep predators at bay. Since these wires have sharp spikes, if an animal or a human being tries to cross it, the wire can pierce the skin of the person. Properties are secured using fences made from this wire. Tattoo lovers have gone on to like this tattoo design for the number of meanings attached to it. After having read about barbwire tattoo history, let's turn towards the meaning of barbwire tattoos and some ideas to make this tattoo all the more interesting and unique.
Barbed Wire Tattoo Meaning
The barbed wire tattoos are said to have originated from the prison culture. It was then adopted into the Latino culture. The most important meaning attached to the barbed wire tattoos is that of inner strength. A person who has inner strength often chooses to get this tattoo made. This tattoo is also looked upon as being strong and prickly, therefore a person who has barbwire tattoo may often be looked upon as strong. The tattoo design is also associated with the Wild Wild West.
Barbed Wire Tattoo Ideas
There are two different designs, which can be made using the barbwire; intertwined barbed wire and spiked barbed wire. The barbwire tattoos resemble a chain patterned tattoo. It can be blended with chain patterns to give it a different look. One can opt to combine the barbed wire along with some other designs as well. The design can be combined with a horse, with flames or other masculine elements of design. For a feminine touch, it can be combined with a heart or flower tattoo.
This design can be done on the wrist, thighs or worn as a sleeve tattoo. It accentuates toned arms or thighs. Barbwire tattoos look good as waistbands. Also, some prefer making these on the back. You may consult a tattoo artist to know where on your body the tattoo would look best.
