Lower Back Tattoo

Lower back tattoos have been extremely popular since the late 1990’s, particularly among women. A well designed lower back tattoo should emphasize a woman’s curvature. While some lower back tattoos are small, others are more prominent, reaching out towards the hips. Though lower back tattoo designs are often hidden, they can make a very sensual statement when revealed. While the right design can look absolutely stunning, it can also have significant meaning behind it.

The Meaning Behind Lower Back Art

Though relatively new in modern cultures, lower back tattoos have been used throughout the world for many years and for various reasons. This area of the body is thought by some to contain hidden stored energy called “kundalini”. In the Sanskrit language, kundalini means “snake” or “serpent power,” and this energy is believed to lie like a serpent in the root chakra at the base of the spine. For this reason early designs often had serpent-like qualities, representing intense feminine power.

Modern Appeal

While lower back tattoo designs have changed gradually over time, some thought should still be given to the meaning behind a design, particularly if you are young. Young women tend to prefer designs that are playful and sexy, and that is fine; but giving the proper thought to the meaning behind a design will likely ensure that you continue to be happy with your selection throughout the years. Consider special symbols and the winding energy that is said to be stored in this area. People are naturally drawn to this area, and though on your back, you will always know it is there and will want to express yourself confidently.

You can find many lower back tattoo designs on the internet. Popular lower back tattoo designs include tribal, Celtic, butterfly, and flower art. The lotus flower in particular has special meaning in various cultures and religions. Hindus and Buddhists, for example, believe the lotus flower is a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. Buds, seed-pods and flowers, can be used to represent the past, present and future. Whatever you choose for your lower back tattoo, be sure to give it plenty of thought and express your unique feminine energy and spiritualism.

The lower back is also a great location for a combination of designs. You have to give some thought as to the placement of each type of design. A lower back tattoo with a “V” shape can be very stunning, and is a good option for combination artwork.

In recent years, women have begun to get tattoos placed on their lower backs. Lower back body art is viewed as a source of empowerment and controversy as the media reports on the meaning of these designs and any urban myths associated with the designs. Even with all of the negative publicity, lower back tattoos have remained popular with individuals around the world.

There is something sensual about a tattoo on the lower back because the placement of the design draws the eye to any womanly curves. Some women get the tattoos because being able to see the design above the rim of the pants creates arousal in some of the people that view them. The designs are also considered to be naughty because the lower back is not seen very often while the person is fully dressed. It is possible to know a person for years and never know that there is a tattoo hidden beneath their shirt.

Lower back tattoos are designed to have sinuous lines and feminine designs that look good when decorating the curves of the back. Tribal designs are often used for the main image because of the bold lines in the design. Flowers and hearts surrounded by ribbons are popular lower back designs as the lines can be lengthened to accentuate the curves of the back and hips.

What Is Said About The Tattoos?

Much of the controversy surrounding these types of tattoos is because of the sensual appearance of the designs. Instead of viewing it as a symbol of empowerment, some people said that the tattoos were a symbol of a loose woman and began to call them “tramp stamps”. This caused many women to decide against the tattoos because they did not want their morals questioned.

Some people believe that the ink in the tattoos alters the effectiveness of medical procedures, such as epidurals during pregnancy and spinal taps. The common belief was that if the needle passed through the ink of the tattoo, it could transfer the ink to the spinal column which would result in health issues. It has been found to be so unlikely that there was virtually no possibility of it happening during a medical procedure.

Although there have been a lot of negative comments associated with lower back tattoos, many still view them as beautiful body art and choose to obtain the attractive designs. Skilled tattoo artists generally have many different designs to choose from and they can be completed in a short period of time. The cost of the tattoos depend on how detailed the design is and how large the tattoos will be.