The singer has the sun printed on her back between her shoulder blades, on her left wrist is the inscription My life is my history (“My life is my story”), on her right is a mysterious inscription, the meaning of which Katie does not reveal to anyone, on her right foot is the phrase What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger (“What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger”) // Photo: Personal archive

1st place. Keti Topuria

What: Treble clef and sheet music behind the right ear.

“This is one of my last tattoos, I got it recently when I was in America,” the lead singer of the group “A-Studio” told StarHit. – From friends I learned about the wonderful artist Mark Mahoney from the Shamrock Social Club salon, he did tattoos for rapper Tupac Shakur, singers Rihanna and Katy Perry – and I also went to see him. She came out with notes and a treble clef around her neck. This is how I expressed my love for music.”

There are already five tattoos on Katie’s body, but, according to the singer, she is not going to stop. “This is not just decoration,” admits Katie. “Tattoos mean a lot to me.”

2nd place. Lera Kudryavtseva

What: Latin inscription Et mente et anima on the back.

The TV presenter takes tattoos seriously: she believes that they carry some meaning and energy. When choosing symbols for her first tattoo, the star turned to special books and magazines. And in the end I decided to make an inscription in Latin Et mente et anima, which translated means “Both soul and body.” Later she liked the words Magna res est amor ("The great thing is love") and asked to have them put on her wrist. While vacationing in Miami, Lera decided to get a third tattoo, this time on her leg: XIV-IV-MCMXC - the date of birth of her son Jean (04/14/1990) - in Roman numerals. Lera prefers not to show this tattoo publicly.

3rd place. Diana Arbenina

What: inscription in Latin letters ARTISTRUTH - “Art is truth” on the right arm around the shoulder

The leader of the rock band “Night Snipers” showed off her new tattoo at the beginning of September at a concert in the Green Theater at VDNKh. Last year, a large inscription in Hebrew appeared on my right hand, from wrist to elbow. Diana does not reveal the secret of the inscription; a possible translation is “Everything is the same between us.” The singer denied talk that this was just a henna design: “Everything needs to be real. You know
if we fight, it’s not to the point of color, but to the point of blood...”

4th place. Nadezhda Granovskaya

What: in the lower part of the back there is a heart entwined with a crown of thorns, above which a flame curls, and a drop of blood flows down.

“I got the tattoo in 2002,” says the ex-soloist of the VIA Gra group. “I went into the salon, started looking at the samples, saw this heart and realized that the image corresponded to my inner state.” The crown of thorns goes down the left leg - the second tattoo. But this
All. “I don’t plan any more for now. Now I prefer naturalness.” Some experts believe that Nadezhda’s tattoos mean “power over a man.”

5th place. Glitch "OZ"

What: two tattoos on her hands – a heart and an asterisk.

The singer made them about a year ago as a birthday present for herself. “I have been looking for a long time for a pattern that would personify my inner ambitions and have a certain meaning,” Natasha tells StarHit. – I chose a heart and a star. After all, I live by my heart, it guides my actions. And the star is a symbol of a lucky star that illuminates my career.” Natasha's tattoo was drawn by the famous French graffiti artist FUZI UVTPK.

6th place. Konstantin Kinchev

What: on the right shoulder there are eight dancing jesters, on the left there is one lighting a flame

This is one of the first tattoos of the leader of the rock group “Alice”. The jokes marked the release of the album “Black Mark” in 1994, which contained just nine songs. “Who is this buffoon? The one who shows others what they really are,” Konstantin tells StarHit. - At school I
they called me “a buffoon,” it was not offensive: I never thought that a buffoon should mock everyone. On the contrary, he always lets the pain and imperfection of the world pass through his heart and empathizes.” In addition to jesters, Kinchev has tattoos on fairy-tale themes: Baba Yaga's hut, Serpent Gorynych, thistle...

7th place. Leva Bi-2

What: lizard on left shoulder.

This is one of three tattoos of the lead singer of the rock group “Bi-2” Leva; there is also a Celtic ornament around the right shoulder and wings on the back. “Tattoos shouldn’t be done just like that,” the singer tells StarHit. – All signs and drawings applied to the body are then, in one way or another, reflected in the fate of their owner. Here, for example, is my lizard. It means that in any situation you always need to move forward. I made it specifically so that it would remind me: sometimes you need to let go of your tail. We all make mistakes, but we have to move on somehow.”

8th place. Irina Khakamada

What: on the right shoulder is a Chinese character - an ancient symbol of life

Irina got a tattoo in 2004. “It was a difficult time for me,” she admits to StarHit. – The presidential campaign ended, and I left politics. A lot of problems arose, and my daughter Masha was very sick... I was interested in Chinese calligraphy at that time. I found a hieroglyph with a very deep meaning: life is about overcoming, about growing through barriers. I decided to write this symbol; I feel it helps me a lot. Now I’m hatching the idea of ​​a tattoo with the image of blooming and non-blooming cherry blossoms.”

9th place. Valery Gai Germanika

What: on the right forearm there is a red heart entwined with roses with the word Love.

The girl got this tattoo when she was dating Gleb Samoilov (Agatha Christie group). “This heart is the memory of first love,” says the film director. “Before him, I never experienced such feelings. To no one. Never. I didn’t even think that love could be so powerful.” The girl began decorating herself with tattoos at the age of 15. First there was a cross on my stomach. Then an intricate hybrid of a cross and treble clef on the right shoulder. On her left shoulder is an image of Caligula; the girl stated that the Roman emperor is her spiritual brother. And she promised: if she receives a prize at the Cannes Film Festival, she will make a tattoo with a palm branch right under his profile. The left forearm is also covered with tattoos; a vine with a leaf has already “sprouted” on it.

10th place. Nargiz Zakirova

What: on the left hand there is a sugar skull.

Finalist of the Voice project Nargiz Zakirova became interested in tattoos in 1995, when she arrived in New York. For some time she even worked in a tattoo parlor herself. She made the “sugar skull” on her left hand in honor of her friend who died early. “On November 1 and 2, Spain and Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead,” the singer told StarHit. – They decorate their houses with skulls made of fruits and sweets. And then they organize a colorful procession accompanied by music. The idea of ​​the holiday is that no one should grieve; the souls of the departed want to see us in good health.”

Today tattoos are very popular among young people. There are many styles of subcutaneous designs as well as large number symbolic images that are endowed with a special meaning. The “barbed wire” tattoo refers to precisely this type of body design. What does it mean and who is it suitable for?

Tattoo meaning

Initially, the “barbed wire” tattoo was considered a prison tattoo. Accordingly, she was most often stuffed in places of deprivation of liberty. It is known that it is there that each body image carries a certain meaning. What does a barbed wire tattoo mean?

Depending on what symbols are added to the picture, it can mean the following:

• sacrifice;
• Love;
• compassion;
• innocence;
• desire for a free life;
• thirst for peace and justice.

The meaning of a barbed wire tattoo may also vary depending on the type of the main element of the image.

The crown of thorns that was on Jesus' head at the crucifixion can be drawn in the form of a wire. This image symbolizes the atonement for sins committed by man. Sometimes barbed wire is chosen by border guard soldiers as a symbol of patriotism and protection of the borders of the Motherland. This image is complemented by the flag of the state.

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A barbed wire tattoo can be complemented with different symbols.

1. A heart wrapped in wire, sometimes with drops of blood, signifies the loss of a loved one.
2. Cross. Symbolizes unshakable faith in God and protection from sins.
3. The angel in combination with barbed wire is chosen by people who repent for the crimes they have committed and have a great desire to atone for their sins.
4. In combination with a rose or a butterfly, barbed wire means obstacles that must be passed through in order to find the long-awaited peace.

If barbed wire is an element of an artistic tattoo, then most likely it does not carry a clear meaning. In this case, a person puts his own meaning into it.

Who is it suitable for?

The barbed wire tattoo is not gender specific - it is done by both men and women. Today's image steel weave with spikes is better known as a prison tattoo, so only a few dare to get it on themselves.

A tattoo with this specific image is suitable for people who have no prejudices about the meaning and origin of the design, for those individuals who put personal meaning into the tattoo.

Stylistic direction

Tattoo with image barbed wire can be used as an addition to the main drawing and is most often allowed in the following styles:

The choice of style depends on the personal wishes of the person, as well as the capabilities of the chosen tattoo artist.

Location

The most common is considered to be a barbed wire tattoo on the arm, and specifically on the forearm. This arrangement is suitable for both men and women. However, the image can also be applied to other parts of the body:

• chest, while men prefer massive lines. Sometimes combined with the image of a cross;

• ankle, a high-quality tattoo on this area of ​​the body can add individuality to a girl;
• neck, barbed wire on it is most often done in a realistic style.

Regardless of the location, the tattoo must be made with high quality, with an artistic intent, otherwise it risks looking like a prison tattoo.

A branch tattoo, the meaning of which you will find in this article, is a great way to decorate your body. After all, a tree branch made by a talented craftsman looks very attractive and delicate. We will tell you how to choose a design and the basic techniques for performing a tattoo.

Tattoo meaning

The branch is a very meaningful symbol. Let's consider its main meaning in the world of tattoos:

• fertility A flowering branch can represent the forces of nature, creation and creativity;
• sadness or longing for what was lost. If the branch is drooping or has dry leaves depicted on it, it may indicate the tattoo wearer’s tendency toward melancholy and his grief for a person who has passed away;
• the sakura branch can symbolize passion for Eastern philosophy;
• branches of an evergreen plant, for example, spruce or pine, can serve as the personification of a person’s belief that life on earth will exist forever;
• desire to win. The laurel branch will be an excellent talisman for people who are used to winning and always achieve their goal;
• a branch with a flying bird can represent dreaminess or desire for freedom;
• love of nature. A branch made in a realistic manner can symbolize a person’s admiration for the living world.

The branch can be supplemented with various motifs and details. These can be butterflies, flowers, ribbons and other elements that allow you to better express the idea of ​​a tattoo. It all depends only on your imagination, as well as on the meaning that you want to put into the tattoo.

What styles can a branch be made in?

The branch tattoo, a photo of which you can see in the article, can be done in almost any stylistic manner:

• old school. Branches in this style often complement the main image, for example, forming a frame around the main motif. However, branches can also become an independent subject for a tattoo. Branches are often complemented by ribbons with inscriptions and mottos, butterflies, birds or even. It all depends on what idea your tattoo will express;
• new school. This style is worth paying attention to people who love everything creative and unusual. A tattoo artist can depict a bright, unusual branch that will become the subject of admiration for others;
• realism. Perhaps this style is the most difficult to execute. However, a realistic branch on which you can see every detail will be a wonderful decoration for your body. True, such work must be quite large-scale, so not everyone can decide to do it;
• trash polka. In this unusual style, the branch motif is usually used as an additional motif. However, if you wish, you can make it the main element. Typically, in trash polka, the branch is done in a realistic manner and is complemented by graphic and symbolic details that emphasize the main idea of ​​​​your tattoo. A trash polka tattoo is usually done in black and red, which makes it not only noticeable, but also extremely expressive;
• graphics and engraving style. Such branches will look very gentle and laconic. By the way, inspiration for a tattoo can be found in old botany textbooks and even in plant guides. To make the tattoo look more interesting, the artist may well complement it with color spots or do a light “fill” of leaves and flowers;
• dot-work. A branch formed from dots of different diameters will look very creative and unusual.

Advice! Tattoos with branches in graphic style in lately are extremely popular. Therefore, you should not take a ready-made sketch: it is better to ask the artist to create a unique tattoo for you that will highlight your individuality. After all, meeting the owner of the same tattoo as yours is not very pleasant!

Where can the tattoo be located?

The placement of the tattoo depends on a number of factors. The main thing is the selected sketch. Some designs require a fairly large surface area and are applied to the back or chest. small jobs can decorate collarbones, shoulders, forearms and calves. A small branch, made in a graphic style, can be made on the wrist and even on the neck. Paired branches look very attractive, for example, on the collarbones or on both shoulder blades. By the way, interesting solution There will be a tattoo in the form of branches stylized as wings on the back.

It is also important to consider the style of your tattoo. For example, if you want to get a realistic tattoo of a small size, most likely the artist will refuse you. After all, he simply will not be able to convey the details of the image with photographic accuracy. In addition, over time, small details will blur, and the tattoo will lose its original appearance.

Advice! If you are too afraid of pain, ask the specialist to apply a special ointment that contains an anesthetic to your skin. True, such an ointment changes the properties of the skin, as a result of which it becomes more difficult for the artist to make a tattoo. In addition, not all salons use anesthesia: many believe that without pain the process of applying a tattoo is simply impossible!

Branch tattoo high level performance will be an excellent decoration for your body. All you have to do is choose a suitable sketch and find a master who can bring your idea to life!

Another philosopher ancient Rome Seneca said in the saying “through thorns to the stars” that many obstacles must be overcome on the way to achieving the goal. The image has been known historically for a very long time, since the time of Jesus Christ the whole world has known about it. History tells that in 1204 Constantinople was sacked, and the crusaders took away all the relics, including the crown of thorns. Several decades later, it was bought by the French King Louis IX. To store church relics, he built a special church, where a crown was also placed. Today this divine sign is located in Paris, in the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

The meaning of the crown of thorns tattoo

The modern interpretation of the symbol suggests that:

• its owner is a believer, a Christian;
• he has a desire to help and helps his neighbors;
• he realized the sins of his past life.

The symbol says that its owner understands the suffering of Christ, he can have compassion for his neighbors. The crown of thorns is a symbol of innocent punishment and death. At the same time, this is a sign of faith, faith in God, in his Divine justice and in his power. In some cases, the meaning is deciphered as protection from others and from society; a fence serves as an addition to the picture. This is typical for people who have a secretive nature. In this case, the image reveals loneliness, indifference, cruelty in a person, the person is outside of society, on his own. For a soldier, such a tattoo shows the desire to be a defender, he has honor and fights for peace and justice with all zeal.

Placement and combination with other symbols

A crown of thorns with the image of the face of Christ indicates a conviction for hooliganism. It looks beautiful on the back, shoulder, chest. The location on the back speaks of repentance, faith, hope and love. Most often the image is chosen by men; among girls you can find such a tattoo, but not often. The tattoo with barbed wire and decorated with various additional elements is a derivative of the crown of thorns tattoo. Prisoners who have spent several years in prison apply this sign on their arms and shoulders. The wire against the background of the cross indicates that the person was convicted unfairly; there is no evidence of his guilt in this crime. A wire broken in one place indicates overcoming a difficult period in life. Young people wear wire tattoos on their forearms, wrists, and ankles. If intertwined hearts are additionally present, then this symbolizes love.

A heart entwined with wire in a blazing fire indicates great love and compassion, piety and mercy. Blood dripping from the heart or drops of a different color speak of sad memories or tragedy in your personal life. A painted flag with wire will tell you that the owner of the picture served abroad. A wire torn by a dove or a rose is a desire for a quiet life. Currently, the prison meaning of tattoos is losing relevance, so the image in the form of barbed wire can simply become a decoration.

Conclusion

All art has its influence on a person, and even more so art performed on one’s own body. Each drawing has a double meaning - the meaning of the drawing itself and the spiritual implications. Therefore, before you get a tattoo with a crown of thorns, personally determine for yourself whether it matches your nature and your worldview. And after that, we advise you to contact a qualified artist to create the desired sketch and perform the tattoo.