Friday, April 6, 2012

Orchid Flower Tattoos & Masculinity

Orchid flower tattoos and masculinity
Men will go for orchid flower tattoos because it’s a symbol of the perfect man. Indeed, the Greek word “orchis” from which the name orchid is derived means testicles, which is literally man’s power. At one point, the purple orchid was slang for penis. With so much sexual symbolism, it’s no wonder that men have taken a liking for the orchid flower as a tattoo.
Orchid flower tattoos and femininity
Females on the other hand embrace it due to its association with beauty, refinement, charm and luxury. Women are also more sensitive to nice fragrances, and the orchid flower gives such a sweet smell. It’s inevitable that women would then want to wear orchid flower tattoos.
Among orchid flowers other meanings is a sign for progeny, a love portion and also a highly acclaimed aphrodisiac in many parts of the world. Orchid flower tattoos are also appropriate for those who wish to express their strong nature and inner strength in particular.
Variety

The most common orchid flower tattoos are the miltassia orchids whose petals are a soft pink. They look perfect on any part of the body. The dendrobium orchids are yellow and look great on your shoulder. There are also dual colored orchids such as the barkeria and the brassidium which will look good on many parts of the body. The purple orchid is another favorite for both men and women.





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