Charm tattoo with arrow (Source).
Charm tattoos follow the style of bracelets with charms or beads in which some important event in the life of the person who carries it is celebrated or remembered.
Like everything, charm bracelets can also become charm tattoos, a whole fashion that, like it or not, has the advantage of being recognized at a glance.
The origin of charm tattoos: bracelets and charms
Charm tattoo on arm (Source).
As is evident, The origin of charm tattoos is found in the charm bracelets that have popularized brands such as Pandora. These bracelets are made up of a chain to which beads can be added, with which they have a very high rate of personalization. The beads range from crosses to strollers, pacifiers ... and its intention is to remember an important moment in a person's life.
If we pull even further back, we will see that The charms have their origin in ancient amulets that people wore to avoid the evil eye or bad luck. In fact, the first bracelets of this style became fashionable in 600 BC! Since then, the fashion for charms has been re-emerging.
Charm tattoos: a twist on a classic bracelet
Harry Potter charm tattoo (Source).
Charm tattoos take advantage of the aesthetics of charm bracelets to create their own design. Normally, or they imitate the bracelet itself with a chain from which the beads hang (or, failing that, something elongated, like an arrow) that the person wants to have tattooed forever and ever.
Apart from a peculiar design, this game with the charms goes a long way. For example, you can put objects that are important in your life (like cars, books ...), play with something you like (like Harry Potter) ...
Charm tattoo with dove of peace (Source).
As you can see, charm tattoos are not only adorable but also highly customizable and stylish. And you, do you have any tattoos like these? Let us know in the comments!