| ock tattoos are extremely popular. Some people get | | | | Like with most body art, you can choose any color |
| them because they want something that represents | | | | you want, although a shamrock that is any color other |
| their Irish heritage. Others get them simply because | | | | than green, does not have any symbolic meaning. |
| they are cute and always fashionable. If you want to | | | | Ireland is known for its love for all things green, after all. |
| get one, you are making a great choice. Despite the | | | | Still, if you want to add more color, you should go |
| fact that they are so little, there are actually many | | | | ahead and get other artwork as well. These little, |
| different types of shamrocks. You will have countless | | | | green; good luck charms compliment other body art |
| designs to choose from, and you can also make your | | | | beautifully. |
| own if you’re feeling creative. | | | | One thing you can do is go all out and have your body |
| The symbolism behind shamrocks is pretty well known. | | | | be a collage of good luck charms. Horseshoe, |
| They have been associated with luck and fortune for | | | | rabbit’s foot, and a pot of gold all go great with |
| centuries now. In Ireland, their symbolism oftentimes | | | | shamrock tattoos. Anything you consider to be lucky |
| goes hand in hand with leprechaun myths. In the | | | | will go well with a shamrock. Also, as mentioned |
| Victorian times, they were often used in clothing | | | | above, they are often associated with leprechauns. If |
| patterns. It was often believed that they had medicinal | | | | you really want to go with Irish symbolism, then you |
| uses. | | | | can add leprechauns, a rainbow, and a pot of gold with |
| These days, people associate shamrocks with Irish | | | | your shamrock! |
| heritage. There is a religious and political meaning | | | | If you want to just get a single tattoo for the time |
| behind them as well. The image is used by the Catholic | | | | being, the shoulder, ankle, wrist, and top of foot are the |
| Church to represent St. Patrick, and every year on this | | | | best places for a shamrock. Since they are small, you |
| Saint’s day, March 17, the Royal Irish Regiment | | | | should not have any problems with covering yours. For |
| soldiers wear a sprig of shamrock, which is their | | | | more ideas, there are thousands of designs and |
| emblem. Queen Victoria decreed the emblem over a | | | | images to look over the internet. You can even place |
| century ago as a way to recognize Irish soldiers who | | | | temporary tattoos all over your body to see where |
| fought during the Boer War. | | | | they look best. |
| Needless to say, there is a lot of history behind this little | | | | Shamrock tattoos are everywhere these days. If you |
| green symbol of luck. No matter why you want to get | | | | just want one, small tattoo by itself, it should be easy |
| a shamrock tattoo, you will be able to choose from | | | | to take care of. If you want a larger design, however, |
| many designs. They are popular among men and | | | | you should just place a shamrock or two somewhere |
| women both, and some of the most common styles | | | | within the artwork. They are meant to be small, and |
| include having: a shamrock piece mixed in with tribal | | | | therefore can be placed in or around other designs. |
| artwork; a cartoon theme; Celtic knots and the | | | | You will have plenty of choices; you just need to know |
| shamrock interwoven together; and realistic, portrait like | | | | where to look. The internet is filled with tattoo images |
| artwork. | | | | and ideas. |