What Makes Cross Tattoos So Popular?
May 10th, 2008 by Simon Morris
Despite some young teenagers hiding a new ‘ink stain’ on their skin from their parents, tattoos have entered our society’s mainstream and are here to stay. Seen now as an art form people no longer have to venture down dark alleys to find a tattoo artist and risk ending up regretting their decision.
One of the most popular tattoos is the cross. Whether a simple design of two crossed lines or ornate and detailed designs with different colors and symbols, the cross has been drawn on more people than any other tattoo.
If you want a cross tattoo but you’re not sure exactly which one or what style you want, you could start with something small or very basic and then add to it over time. It’s advisable however to have some general idea of the direction you would like to go in before you get started.
It goes without saying that cross tattoos are associated with religion in some way or another and it is for this reason a lot of people choose to get this design. For others though it is merely just a preference.
Some people have an obsession with ‘getting inked’ regardless of what type of tattoo it is. Just the idea of having a permanent reminder of how unique they are gives them a thrill.
Religion does play a major role in the design of the cross tattoo. The sincere religious person’s tattoo will have special meaning and when looked upon might bring them happiness or sadness dependent upon what the tattoo was meant for. There are also those who merely like the designs and bright colors and believe that the tattoo is like a piece of jewelry that is worn on the skin.
Of course there is also a slightly darker side to cross tattoos. Members of some gangs or religious cults make a sinister use of these tattoos by using designs shaped like a cross but done so with the use of guns or sword pictures. In some cases they may even have a tattoo done of a cross, either in the traditional form or as described above but have it deliberately drawn upside down.
Celtic cross tattoos are a very popular choice and have been for many years. The combination of its mysterious history and the elaborate designs one can choose from make it a preference for unique body art.
