Korean tattoos

South Korea is one of the most beautiful and developed countries in the world, but it still retains many traditions and a special mentality. Most people from the older generation of Koreans consider tattoos to be an unacceptable direction of art, so wearable drawings are quite rare in the East Asian country. However, the world does not stand still, and tattoo lovers find ways to depict a picture with a philosophical connotation on their bodies, creating a new trend - "Korean tattoos".

In South Korea, adults have an extremely negative attitude towards tattoos, because the art of body painting is still associated with the underworld and the mafia. It is unacceptable for the older generation to see tattoos on the bodies of guys, not to mention young Korean women. However, parental patronage and prejudice about the negative meaning of images are less and less deterrent to young people. The rigid framework of beliefs limits the freedom in the work of Korean masters, but this situation becomes the reason for the emergence of a new, extraordinary style.

Korean tattoos for girls and guys, as a rule, denote a desire to reflect your inner world on the body.... Due to beliefs and rigid frames, there is no separate Korean style yet, but oriental, including Japanese motives prevail in the illustrations. Pictures in most cases refer to the natural theme, because the inhabitants of eastern countries are clearly aware that they are part of nature. On the body, neat and laconic pictures are most often depicted with delicate flowers, small twigs, light feathers and charming animals. Such tattoos symbolize the power of nature and the place of man in the universe.

Recently, miniature tattoos have become popular among young people in South Korea, because they take up very little space, and they can be easily hidden under clothes at any time of the year. Such illustrations contain a deeper plot, which is complemented by various elements. The meaning of such tattoos is a kind of protest of young Koreans who want to find freedom from outdated beliefs.

You can also highlight tattoos in Korean, such illustrations are a real rarity and a curiosity. Many people are accustomed to body illustrations with Chinese or Japanese characters, but the Korean writing is in no way inferior to them in beauty. Lovers of oriental culture stuff aphorisms, idioms, or popular phrases in Korean. Each expression has a specific context and reveals the philosophical mindset of the wearer.

Sometimes a tattoo in Korean for a person living in another country means that the owner of the illustration wants to hide the meaning of the expression. Such a wearable pattern speaks of the wearer's closed nature, as well as his intention to overcome life's difficulties on his own, without revealing his problems even to the closest people.

Korean culture is very restrained and conservative, which is why Koreans choose concise and light tattoo styles. Among guys, illustrations in the style of minimalism and geometry are popular, and girls prefer wearable drawings with flowers in a watercolor style with natural miniatures. We suggest taking a closer look at several popular areas of tattoo art in Korea.

• Watercolor... Wearable drawings in the watercolor style are very delicate, light and beautiful. Refined flowers made in this direction are popular among girls, because they well emphasize their femininity. However, illustrations with watercolor smooth transitions are popular not only among young Korean women, but also among guys.

• Minimalism... The direction is an ideal choice for association with Korean culture, because it contains conciseness, lightness and elegance. Pictures with a minimal palette of colors, neat geometric shapes and a small scale are almost invisible on the body, so they do not need to be hidden, because they are not striking. Most often, in the style of minimalism, they depict philosophical symbols, animals, natural elements or people.

• Geometry... Correct and clear geometric shapes in a sense reflect the conservative culture of Korea, therefore, among the younger generation, such wearable designs are a real find. The style of geometry is based on various shapes, points, lines and dashes, which together create beautiful and thoughtful compositions. Each geometric shape has its own philosophical meaning, therefore, even through a triangle, circle or square, a certain subtext can be revealed.

• Miniature... In tattoo art, a miniature is a tiny drawing containing many interesting elements, but not striking. Body illustration in this direction can tell about some important memory, unattainable dream or goal. A simple picture looks very elegant on the body and at the same time can tell a lot about its wearer. Small miniatures are popular among both guys and girls, because the artist's imagination is limited only by the size of the picture and the client's desire.

• Lettering... The Korean language is rich in various wise sayings, aphorisms and catchphrases that can be immortalized on the skin.And also, many fans of oriental culture choose quotes from Korean celebrities - musicians or characters in dramas - as their tattoo.

Sometimes the oriental style is traced among Korean tattoos - mysterious oriental illustrations with dragons, koi fish and geisha. However, such illustrations are done in pastel colors and, as a rule, are done on a small scale.

Korean tattoo lovers most often choose the following sketches:

• inscription - aphorisms are popular among Koreans, but for people who do not know the language, it is very important not to make a mistake in translation;

• color engraving - a laconic and bold picture that contains a Korean flavor;

• flowers - tattoos with graceful blossoming flowers are suitable for delicate and sophisticated girls;

• deer style geometry - a neat illustration symbolizing the courage, wisdom and restraint of a noble animal;

• mountains in miniature style - such a tiny tattoo personifies the inner strength of the tattoo wearer and at the same time is a talisman calling for help from the deities from the top of the mountain.