Talking about boats or origami in the world of tattoos may sound recurrent. And it is that, on the one hand, boats are one of the most tattooed objects while on the other, the Japanese art of origami, is also present in the world since many people tattoo paper figures. In this case, we want to combine both elements to talk about the daddy ship tattoosthe. A tattoo that, as we will analyze, has a meaning as well as quite interesting symbolism. Elegant, beautiful and discreet, that's how these tattoos are.
With regard to the meaning of paper boat tattoos, the truth is that several elements converge. As we have said before, on the one hand we would have the Japanese art of origami itself. Also known as origami, it is an art that consists of forming figures with paper without the use of scissors. A highly encouraged activity especially among children.
One of the most represented symbols in origami is the paper boat. And, although it is an element with many interpretations, we can say that paper boat tattoos convey a dreamy character with a certain literary and even poetic touch. And, if you have ever made a boat with paper and deposited it in the water, you will have seen that it has only lasted a few seconds. A metaphor for life itself.
While on the other hand, there is the meaning and symbolism of the boat tattoos. More associated with sailors and those professions that are exercised, at sea, often convey pride in a way of life. Although, sailors used (and some still do) tattoo all kinds of ships on different parts of their body as an amulet. An amulet with which to ensure that you can return home safely.
On the other hand, there is a whole code among sailors represented through ship tattoos. And, if for example we tattoo a ship under full sail, it means that the sailor has surrounded Cape Horn, one of the most inhospitable, dangerous and feared places by sailors from around the world. A symbol of seafaring skill and of having survived the danger represented by navigating that part of the world.
Here are some examples of tattooed paper boat tattoos in very different styles. From simple and elegant tattoos to other more elaborate and abstract in nature when mixed with the so-called watercolor tattoo style.
