Iris tattoos are favored by women who have great admiration for the beauty of the flowers and have found connections to the symbolical meaning attached to it. Iris with its sleek stature and bright colors have artistic and stunning appeal as a body art, its no wonder that it has never fail to catch the attention of tat enthusiasts specifically the women.
Flower Tattoo Designs have always been a top favorite among women who are looking to get tattooed because its easy to express oneself through flowers not to mention the language and symbolism that they represent. It was believed that the flower was named after the Greek goddess Iris who personifies a rainbow that connects the heaven and earth. In France, it became the symbol of royalty while in Egypt, garland of irises were seen gracing the Sphinx's brow. In Christianity, the iris flowers signify the divine message and suffering as seen in the ancient paintings of the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel . In Japan, the iris is called ayame and is considered the flower of May. Presently, the iris is the state flower of Tennessee, and the Fleur-de-lis is the emblem for the city of New Orleans.
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In the tattoo imagery, the purple iris is the most commonly used kind and is said to symbolizes faith, hope, wisdom, courage, and admiration. It can be seen tattooed on the arm, shoulder blade, leg, thighs, rib and foot. However, iris tattoo is a very versatile and adaptable design and it would look gorgeous and sexy no matter which part of the body they are inked.
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