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Plumeria tattoos are probably one of the hottest tattoo designs out there. This is a design that has been a large part of many Pacific island cultures such as the Hawaiian and the Polynesian cultures as well as the Mayans. The plumeria flower has a deep history in these cultures with a lot of symbolism and meaning that has been associated with this beautiful flower. If you are thinking about getting a plumeria tattoo you will want to read on to know more about he symbolism behind it and the significance in these ancient tribal cultures.

The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians have always had a close relationship with nature and the beauty of the island that they live on. They have always especially appreciated the ocean and the many flowers that inhabit their island. There of course is the hibiscus flower which is commonly used in lei's and much of the traditional Hawaiian artwork. However, a flower that is equally as important to the Hawaiian people is the Plumeria flower. When you look carefully at many of the ancient artwork and even tattoo designs from Hawaii you can start to find that the plumeria even though it is a smaller flower is often right beside the hibiscus flowers. To the Hawaiian the flower is a symbol of Spring and therefor is associate with birth and life. So if you are looking for a symbol of liveliness and beauty this might be a flower that you can include in your design motif.

The Mayan Culture
It is unclear what the exact meaning of the plumeria flower was for the Mayans however it is clear that this was a very important flower to their culture. Today we have glyphs and writing tablets that display flowers that are believed to be plumerias. From the best archaeologists and researchers of Mayan culture can tell there was a close relationship between the flower and the sun. They believed that the sun and the moon were the first inhabitant of the earth and through their procreation the human race was born. The plumeria was a symbol of this procreation and therefore most experts believe that it is a symbol of procreation directly and also indirectly a symbol for life.

Plumeria Tattoo Motiffs
Today many people get plumaria flower tattoos all by itself as a single design. This is a great starter tattoo or one that can fit into a small space. It can fit just about anywhere feet, toes, hands shoulder and the back. It can be scaled to fit almost any location. Also many people get this beautiful flower as part of a much larger design. For example many Hawaiian tattoo themes will incorporate plumerias into an overall design. One very popular theme to get today is plumerias with a turtle done in a tribal style. However many sea creatures and island type of animals go well with the flower. For example a pair of dolphins swimming or encircling a plumeria is a creative design that can look great. It can also be combine with hibiscus flower for an effective design.

Best Placements
This tattoo is very versatile and can go just about anywhere on the body. It is more typically a tattoo that women get but many men will get these in combination with a larger tribal design also. For women the tattoo can go any where but places like the top of feet, a wrist bracelet tattoo and even the back of a neck or lower back can all be very sensual places to get flowers. The hips and ankle also work well. Really just about any spot. The size of the design and the fact that it might be combined with other designs and ideas would determine the size more then anything.