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from: The Luck Of the Irish—Shamrock Tattoos Show Irish Heritage
If you are looking for a way to express your Irish heritage, then there is no better way to do so than by getting one or more shamrock tattoos. A shamrock tattoo is a great selection to make all year round if you wish to honor your Irish roots, and they are even more commonly seen around St. Patrick’s Day. Whatever your intent, you can’t go wrong by getting shamrock tattoos because there are many different sizes and designs that will satisfy any preferences you might have.
The History Behind Shamrocks And Shamrock Tattoos
Shamrock tattoos are typically simple, three-leaved designs based on that of a clover. The same “shamrock” comes from the Irish word “seamrog,” which is short for seamar clover. The seamar clover has been sacred to the Irish for hundreds of years, and it has come to represent life and vitality.
Eventually, the shamrock became the patron of St. Ireland. It then developed into an icon of both Celtic and Irish culture, which is what it is best known for today. According to common legend, St. Patrick first chose the clover as a symbol because its three leaves represented the Trinity of the Christian Church. Thus, in Ireland, the shamrock often has religious connotations as well.
Today, the shamrock is an important symbol of Irish heritage. Along with the leprechaun and the harp, shamrock tattoos have become common ways of expressing love for the Irish heritage.
All Different Kinds Of Shamrock Tattoos
Shamrock tattoos come in all different types and sizes. From a very traditional Celtic-looking shamrock, to a more modern, pictorial shamrock, there is no end to the different designs and varieties of shamrock tattoos you can find.
Many tattoo artists design their own shamrock tattoos as a form of artistic expression. If you yourself are an artist and you have a particular design that you would like, you can bring a picture to the tattoo artist; he or she will most likely be able to accommodate you.
Shamrock tattoos come in many different sizes as well. Large, masculine tattoos might be more appropriately placed on the back or on the arm, while smaller, more feminine tattoos could be placed on the shoulder or ankle.
Irish Heritage
Shamrock tattoos are a great way to outwardly express your Irish heritage. Whatever your personal preferences are, you will be sure to find a shamrock tattoo that is a unique expression of your personality.
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