Do you want to get a tattoo related to fire and symbolize all its power? The truth is that flame tattoos are out of fashion, despite the fact that they had their particular boom a few years ago. In recent times, bonfire tattoos have become quite popular, although in this article we want to focus on another type of tattoos less known. It is about the matchstick tattoos. We collect different designs so you can take ideas.
In the gallery that accompanies this article you will be able to consult different types of matchstick tattoo designs. From the classic wooden boxes filled with this element to make a fire to other formats more associated with drinking clubs in which they were given as a "visiting card". There are from more elaborate to other simpler ones in which there is only a simple lit or consumed match.
The Matchstick tattoos have a symbolism and / or meaning similar to that of the fire tattoos. What do they mean then? Transformation, destruction, change, passion, knowledge and warning. Fire and flames have been frequently used in rituals and have strong symbolism, like smoke and flames rising into the sky. To start these rituals, matches (or another starting element) are key.
For many ancient cultures, these rituals in which fire played a leading role were carried out with the aim of getting their wishes and prayers to reach the sky where the designs were. Also, everything bad can be consumed by fire, since in the end, what remains is only ashes. The power of fire to destroy everything in its path has made this natural element be revered. The fire and flames present in torches, headlights, candles, and lanterns symbolize hope and the light of knowledge.
