Religious Tattoo Designs

As long as people have been marking and modifying their physical appearance, there has been a strong spiritual element to the practice of body art and body modification. 

Even before the rise of organized religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the West and Buddhism & Hinduism in the East, with their widely recognized symbols of religious faith and devotion, tattoos often clearly were intended to serve a purpose beyond simple expressions of decoration and identification. Many early tattoos clearly had a cosmic connection and wove early man into the fabric of the larger universe.

What Do They Really Mean?

Early cultures often inscribed themselves with animal images and totems, probably in an effort to evoke the power of the animal spirits, possibly for success in the hunt, but also for protection. Even today, in one of the remotest parts of the planet, the Kayan tribesman in Borneo receives a pair of hand-tapped tattoos on both shoulders to guarantee his safe passage, as a departed soul, across the River of the Dead. These are tattoos with roots back to a time when the meaning was much more than skin deep and beyond simple decoration.

In more modern times, the Crusaders tattooed a small cross on their hand to ensure a Christian burial in the event they were killed in battle in foreign lands. Around the world, believers in different faiths have tattooed symbols of their religion on their bodies to ensure a proper burial. And today, in a tattoo culture where much of the artistry is for decorative purposes only, the resurgence of religious tattoos is once again bringing the faithful into the tattoo studio.

Religious Tattoos like crosses, symbols and images of Christ are extremely popular and defiantly add a distinctive 'je ne sais quoi' to your character. The real beauty of religious tattoos is that they show your beliefs to the world. Also they don't have to be loud and obnoxious, unless you desire them to be, but rather subtle and stylish.

Take A Look At The Samples Below!...

Packed with over 100 printable designs, this catalog is not available anywhere else! Make sure you grab your copy today and get a step closer to getting inked! Remember that tattoo will stay with you for life so be sure you make the proper selection.

Religious tattoos, when done by a skilled artist are a dynamic piece of art. It is not surprising that religious tattoos are growing in popularity given our many tattoo choices.

Religious tattoos often symbolize and reflect our deep, personal values.   Does that sound like you? If it does then it's worth looking through this catalog to find the perfect tattoo for that suits your personality, character and one that exemplifies your physical being and belief structure!

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