Chrysanthemums and tattoos

While many flowers are present in tattooing , many argue that the chrysanthemums are on of the most iconic designs known and applied. One of the most cultivated flowers in the world, Chrysanthemums have been a popular symbol in tattooing for many decades, known for their vibrant colors and hypnotizing leaves. Its name derives from the Greek words chrysòs, which means gold, and anthemon, which means flower, so overall it means golden flower. Dubbed “the queen of the fall flowers” these beautiful flowers make for intriguing and fascinating tattoo ideas that are suitable for all walks of people and personalities.

In Asian culture, chrysanthemums symbolize autumn and a long and healthy life. The chrysanthemum is also representative of the emperor and imperial house, linking itself to royalty . In China, they are praised for their beauty and medicinal purposes, commonly used as a headache reliever in herb form. The city of Kaifeng, a city in China, holds the Kaifeng Chrysanthemum Cultural Festival and they have been doing it since 1983. In Christianity, chrysanthemums can be linked to death, given to those in mourning and put on the dead before burial. Chrysanthemums also represent celebration, and in tattoo form, refer to an exciting accomplishment or a way of celebrating something special. In Australia, chrysanthemums are often seen as a symbol of motherhood, and are given to mothers on Mother’s Day. Men can be seen with a chrysanthemum tucked in a shirt pocket to honor their mother’s. Overall, it is quite interesting to see the multiple meanings given to the same flower over multiple cultures, aiding in its popularity. They can also have different meanings based on the color of the flower. Red or pink chrysanthemums , similar to roses, are seen as symbols of love and passion. Yellow chrysanthemums are sometimes seen as a symbol of unrequited love, while white can mean a sense of truth and a broken heart.

Chrysanthemums are widely used in art and tattooing due to its flexibility and ability to manipulate the flower into amazing and powerful pieces. Suited for any part of the body, these tattoos are usually larger in scale and focus on the intricate petals emerging from the pompom like center, creating pleasing movement and pattern. They can also be adorned with green leaves surrounding the flower. In Japanese tattooing, it’s not uncommon for a chrysanthemum to be posed with a dragon, a powerful dynamic. Other common images that go with chrysanthemums are a lion, butterflies, birds, snakes, clocks, or waves and water. These flowers can make powerful and strong tattoos that can be manipulated to appeal to a large number of people and body parts, including the arms, feet, shoulders, hands, back, legs, chest, and torso.

overall, chrysanthemums are an irreplaceable part of tattooed history, marking the bodies of men and women alike. We hope that this article has given you some new information on popular tattoo designs and hope it invites some new ideas within yourself to find the perfect tattoo for you and your body.

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Kristen Navarro