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The different types of tattoo clover they are inspired by one of the best known plants ... and hardest to find when it comes to the rare variety with four leaves. This is surely why it is considered to bring good luck!
In this article we will talk about the meanings that clovers can have and how to take advantage of them in a tattoo with a lot of different ideas. Keep reading to know more!
Meanings of clovers, a very versatile plant
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Clovers are a very humble plant that grows in meadows, on roadsides, and even in flowerpots. However, it is not considered a weed, and it has a lot of meanings steeped in tradition (and luck).
Luck is green
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Of course, you have to be very, very lucky to find a four-leaf clover. It is calculated that neither more nor less only one 4-leaf clover for every ten thousand or five thousand of three. Either way, there are very few four-leaf clovers!
Perhaps because of this difficulty in finding it, the four-leaf clover has been considered a symbol of good luck for those who find it. It is said, although the reason for this superstition is also unknown, that the four leaves represent hope, faith, love and luck. And if you are even luckier and find a five-leaf clover (they exist, but they are still rarer than four-leaf clover), it is believed that you will be very lucky with the money.
The shamrock, unofficial symbol of Ireland
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Clover is probably also related to Ireland, where it is considered that the variety Clover doubt bring good luck. The shamrock has been a frequent source of decoration in Irish homes at least since the Victorian period, in addition, its medicinal properties have been used since the beginning of time and it is a guest of honor at festivities such as Saint Patrick.
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In addition, He is the protagonist of many legends, such as the one related to Saint Patrick, who is said to have used a clover of this variety to show the Irish how the holy trinity works during the Christianization of this country, neither more nor less than in the XNUMXth century. With so many legends and traditions related to this plant, it is not uncommon for the Irish to appreciate him so much!
Ideas for a clover tattoo
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Clover tattoos are ideal for all types of designs and styles, whether large, small, black and white, color, Celtic, realistic ... Here are tons of ideas to inspire you!
Celtic shamrocks
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To honor the shamrock and Irish culture, there is nothing like combining a shamrock of this variety with a Celtic design., for example, with a Celtic knot. They work great in color!
The poker deck
If you like poker and cards, you can go for a different shamrock, the one inspired by the suit of the deck, a figure with three black leaves. It is ideal to combine with other elements related to luck such as dice, for example.
One design for many
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The discreet nature and the symbolism of these beautiful tattoos make them ideal to share design with your family or friends. closer to wear a joint tattoo that shows your love and friendship to the world. You can choose to wear all the same design or with slight color variations, with a number, with a marked petal ...
Realistic design
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The realistic designs in a clover tattoo also look great, in addition, since the plant itself is tiny, they allow a small size. They are very simple plants to draw, and they are very delicate and elegant, either with their characteristic green, black and white or even another color.
Geometry to power
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A tattoo with a geometric clover is a very interesting option. What's more, its prism shape allows you to play with other colors and perspectives, which guarantees a very original design. If you want it to be especially detailed, go for a larger design so it doesn't get lost. On the contrary, a simpler design, inspired by origami, for example, works very well in small pieces.
A dotted clover
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Without a doubt it is a most original design: make a clover shape with the pointillism technique. Yes indeed, it is very laborious, especially if you choose to combine colors and that it is not just a black and white design. However, the result is worth it!
Shamrocks and skulls!
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Only for the toughest: if you find clover too delicate for your hell angel skin, try combining it with unexpected elements, like skulls, to convey something totally different. Combine it with a black and white design and colored shamrock for a spectacular look.
Small and discreet
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Large designs are not your thing and you want your next piece to be small and understated like a pinhead? The clover is ideal, thanks to its shape (either with three or four leaves) and its characteristic green color is distinguishable from a league away. That is why it is the ideal protagonist of a tattoo that is very, very small.
Unalome with clover
A totally original design is to choose to make your unalome (those lines of Buddhist tradition, more or less intricate, that show different moments of your life) culminate in a shamrock and not in a lotus flower. It is undoubtedly a very different approach to this design that, in addition, you can customize by making the clover green.
Clovers on fingers
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Being such a small tattoo, it is ideal to wear in places like the fingers or other places on the hand. Remember that it is better to use the back, since in this place tattoos are very easily erased with the passage of time. Use a simple or traditional design in full color to make it stand out.
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