| Two of the most popular tattoos and also some | | | | and does not look likely to change. These are the |
| of my favourite types of tattoos are tribal | | | | types of designs that are constantly in vogue. |
| crosses and Celtic art. The reason for this | | | | A popular twist on both Celtic and tribal cross |
| probably lies in their rich cultural heritage. While | | | | designs has been to add a modern feel to the |
| some people choose a design that is trendy at a | | | | tattoo so it brings it up to date and can add |
| particular time the risk is that they will become so | | | | some originality. This could be done by giving it a |
| popular that within a small amount of time they | | | | more cartoon feel or creating a more abstract |
| will go out of fashion. A Celtic or tribal design is | | | | image from the basis of the original. The good |
| different in that it has a rich history that goes | | | | thing about doing this is that you can still have a |
| back hundreds of years. | | | | classic image but it is unlikely that you will come |
| Even though tattoos have become increasingly | | | | across many others with the same image. You tip |
| popular over recent years they have a long | | | | your hat to ancient traditions while maintaining a |
| history which goes back to ancient times. They | | | | contemporary feel this way. |
| have been particularly potent for many tribes and | | | | The final option is where you intend to place the |
| represent a number of different traits and groups. | | | | tattoo. A tribal cross has long been used on the |
| For these reasons many feel that selecting a | | | | upper arm to great effect and if you are unsure |
| Celtic or tribal cross will actually hold more cultural | | | | this is always a good place to start. The more |
| meaning than other possibilities like stars or | | | | adventurous of you may consider a back tattoo |
| cartoon characters. | | | | but this is not for everyone. Celtic tattoo art can |
| Another reason for their popularity is that a | | | | work almost everywhere in my opinion as they |
| number of musicians have chosen these designs | | | | can be resized and shaped to suit any area of the |
| and this gives them an association with rebellion | | | | body. If you want to keep it safe and simple |
| and free spirits. The use of tribal art around the | | | | though the arm is a great look that always works. |
| upper arm has been in fashion for about 20 years | | | | |