The rebel flag tattoo is for those that are proud of their southern heritage. The rebel flag has been a symbol in the south and many people want to represent this in tattoo form. There are several things you should know before you get this controversial tattoo.
To many people the rebel flag represents the pride of the south, but for other people the rebel flag is still a sign of racism. You should do some exploration about the history of this flag, before you make a decision about a tattoo to make sure that you believe in the ink you will be placing permanently on your body.
A tattoo of the rebel flag can be a simple flag in a small location on the body. If you were thinking about something more elaborate, you can get this as big as you want it possibly covering the back, or in the form of a sleeve tattoo.
You need to keep in mind that the rebel flag may offend some people and this may be a good reason to keep it covered when you feel it is inappropriate. You may not be the type of person that wants to attract attention and when you are considering placement, you may want to keep this in mind. Your employer may not approve and it could affect your employment as well.
You will want to find a good tattoo parlor and artist to get a tattoo that you will be proud of. Many people spend a great deal of time coming up with the tattoo they want and then they go out to the first parlor they find and let an artist they know nothing about do the permanent work on their body. This can create a bad tattoo, and you want to have an initial meeting with an artist you are interested in.
You can get a tattoo of a rebel flag in the traditional colors. You may also want to look at the many variations of this flag. You may find a flag that represents the things you believe in that is not a traditional confederate.
Rebel flag tattoos are a great way to show your beliefs. It is a symbol that has deep meaning for many. Even though it is controversial, it also has many other meanings to a variety of people and many people from the south has deep heritage and this flag is a symbol of that.
Summary: Rebel flag tattoos are a great way to show off your heritage or beliefs. You need to be careful that you do not offend others and you may consider the placement of your tattoo, somewhere that can be easily covered. You can choose from a traditional flag, or a more unknown version. A rebel flag can be a tattoo that you cherish for years. |