Also known as "mirasoles" or "jáquimas", without a doubt, sunflowers are one of the most popular and beautiful plants that we can find in nature. Its unique flower and the characteristic of following the sun to capture the maximum amount of natural light rays, make this one of the most beautiful plants. However, What about sunflower tattoos? As we say, being one of the most popular plants and flowers, this popularity is transferred to the world of tattoos.
Sunflower tattoos are quite common. And in part it is due to the beautiful meaning as well as symbolism that is given to the sunflower. Do you know the meaning of sunflower tattoos? Throughout this article we will tell you what they mean while we show you a wide variety of tattoo designs with which you can take ideas for your next sunflower tattoo.
Sunflowers are a type of herbaceous plant and are native to the American continent. They have been cultivated for many years and today we can find them all over the world. Especially for being an excellent food. In ancient times, sunflowers have been used to prepare oils due to their beneficial health properties. In addition, its seeds are an exquisite delicacy available to anyone. Yes, I'm talking about sunflower "pipes".
On the other hand and delving into their meanings, the sunflower has a symbolism related to optimism, faith and joy. For some cultures (especially Native American Indians) the sunflower is associated with the spiritual faith, worship, and the ability to catch and absorb good energies. And if we move to Chinese culture, sunflowers represent the good luck, longevity and vitality. In addition, thanks to its characteristic yellow color, for the Chinese it represents the color of life and intelligence. It is also associated with happiness.
In short, we find a very interesting tattoo that, as you can see in the gallery below, looks good on both women and men. Of course, the tattoo design as well as whether we choose to do it in color or black will be factors to take into account. And you, What do you think of sunflower tattoos? If you have any we would like to know your opinion.
