Saturday, February 21, 2009

Tattoos with a purpose

Tattoos are by no means only for the usual expectation of aesthetics. We know most times they have some personal reason and intention behind them, but they also may be a tag or label serving a specific purpose. Other aspects of tattoo usage are many, which on average are not thought of by most people, especially those who have formed opinions of them. We do know that in the past they had and most likely still today have unfortunate and demeaning purposes, such as a code or a symbol of disgrace.


Did you know that they may also be used as an alternative safety plan for security or health reasons? These types of tattoos have more than meaning, they provide necessary information to lets say, find a loved one, animal or human and possibly save a life.

While the purpose of inking may have multiple considerations good, bad, right or wrong, whatever the case may be the actual intention of these forms of tattoos is not without some meaning.

Every tattoo tells a story or serves a purpose. A mark of ink is everlasting, whether removed or not, its initial purpose leaves permanence in memory and in life.

Think about it.

1 comment:

  1. It is funny that you bring this point up, because when I first started getting tatoos they all had a purpose, reason and or meaning to them. I have my zodiac sign and a symbol that represents and aspect of my Pagan religon. But nowI want to get a couple just for asthetic purposes.

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