Cross tattoos have many different meanings. Although the most obvious is religious symbolism, there are other reasons many decide on this design. Most of us associate cross tattoos with the Christian religion. Although this is often the case, these popular designs can also have other meanings. Here is a rundown of some of the most [...]

The symbol of the cross is one of the most world wide recognized symbols. As a tattoo, cross designs have been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. There are many different types of cross patterns that come from various cultures; each cross has its own specific meaning. Some of these patterns are especially [...]

For the longest time, cross tattoos have been worn on the side of the arm to show the person’s faith, belief or tribute to someone dear to them. In modern times, people are straying away from that typical spot and are becoming much more creative when deciding where to place their cross tattoos. It seems [...]

There is a wide range of traditional designs when you look into Celtic cross tattoos. Symbols used in ancient Celtic imagery draw on the powerful forces of nature. Celtic artwork originated from the Celts’ magical legends, which recognized the connection of all life forms. The Celtic cross design shows a cross with a ring around [...]

Cross tattoos are a very popular type of tattoo design with both men and women nowadays. They convey a very strong message and have great meaning to the person who wears the tattoo. So what are the different types of cross tattoo and what do they represent? Well cross tattoos are mainly associated with religion, [...]

The Judeo-Christian cross is perhaps one of the most universally recognized and accepted symbols in the world. However, the cross symbol itself dates back to ancient times, pre-dating Jesus Christ by thousands of years. The proliferation of cross tattoo designs represents the diversity of meaning the cross symbol has come to represent. Cross tattoos have [...]

History of Crosses It is not known when the first cross image was made. However, after circles, crosses are on of the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. As a basic design motif, the cross has appeared in pottery, weaving, carving and painting artifact of many ancient cultures. Cross symbols were used in [...]

The origins of the first cross image are still unknown today. What is known is that the cross has been used by many ancient cultures. In fact, crosses were used way before Christianity became a formal religion. Various cultures such as the Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians used crosses to represent gods or mythology. In Babylon, [...]