Kanji Tattoo Designs and Meanings

Ever since the late nineties Kanji tattoos have been put on the map of the ink scene in a big way. This boom of stardom for this special form of body art may have originated in ancient China but it found its wings in Western society on the celebrity of Hollywood and it's shining stars like

David Beckham who embraced this tradition making it a modern art form. If you are considering getting a new tattoo these questions answer a little bit of everything about Kanji tattoo designs. To find out more about this hot commodity read on and check out our answers to your questions below.

Discover The True Meanings Of Japanese Dragon Tattoos

One of the most symbolic tattoos is the Japanese dragon tattoos which are not only beautiful but also extremely colourful. Its origins are filled with myth and folklore and what also adds to the appeal of dragon tattoos is the mystery surrounding them. In ancient times the dragon was perceived by many; including the Egyptians, to be a source of wealth and good luck and also represented both good and evil.

Dragon tattoos also meant freedom and were thought by many to be a sign of 'being fearless' which even today are deemed very good qualities to possess.

The word 'Dragon' was sourced from 'draca' in the Greek language and actually means 'serpent'.