People wear tattoos for various reasons. Some people wear it as a symbol of love, some as depictions of special memories and others just for the sake of wearing a tattoo. There are many designs for a tattoo like mythical fairies, a person's name, hearts, cupids, maidens and even strawberry tattoos. Strawberry tattoos may sound rather unusual. However, like many other fruits, strawberries have always been used to indicate sexiness and sensuality. The reason for this is the piquant nature of strawberries. These qualities show that strawberries are symbols of carnality, which depict the physical and emotional pleasures and feelings of love. Strawberry tattoos are not always drawn solely as an individual tattoo; there are many different designs that can be incorporated.

Realistic Appearing Designs

Some of these strawberry tattoos designs can be stunningly realistic where the strawberry is a bold red with small brown seeds and of course, a green and leafy stem. Then there are some people who prefer wearing simple strawberry tattoos where the fruit looks whole. There are even others who prefer wearing a tattoo with the strawberry cut into half. With a strawberry cut into half, it is possible to add some other symbols like luscious red lips, an eye looking at the viewer or a pink blossom to the design. There is another unique idea for the strawberry tattoos where it resembles Dutch delft blue tiles. These tattoos are generally done using different shades of white and blue in exaggerated proportions to help depict succulent fruits and flowers.

Medicinal Properties Of Strawberries

In ancient times, Romans used strawberries for medicinal reasons. Its red color and heart shape made strawberries a symbol of Venus, the goddess of Love. In fact, there are many stories stating that love and strawberries are one; so you have to be aware when you adorn strawberry tattoos. People sharing strawberry tattoos are said to be destined to be together. There are also some stories that state that shared strawberries tattoos show that its partners will fall in love. It is said that this fruit has some divine meanings too. It is considered to be a worthy offering to Mary while its triumvirate leaves are considered to be a reminder of the Holy Trinity. With this, the strawberry is used to symbolize spirit, peace and the feminine ideal.

Temptation And Passion

Whatever the story or reason your considering a strawberry tattoo, it is usually women who prefer wearing these tattoos today. This is because strawberries are not only beautiful to look at like cherries, luscious, ripe and bright red strawberries indicate fertility, temptation, passion and the feminine ideal. So if you want to wear a tattoo that has some special meaning or that depicts your femininity, a wise choice would be a strawberry. If you are very particular about the tattoo, you could have it done only after taking a look at a wide variety of designs to ensure that you get the exact design you were looking for.