Russian style tattoo firmly connected with the criminal world, because here was born the tradition of putting certain designs on the body with deep symbolism and can tell you absolutely everything about its owner. In Russia, even those who are not part of the world of thieves, are well familiar with the tattoo mess, the photo of which you see in our article.
Tattoo mess on the shoulder
History of the prison tattoo
The branding of lawbreakers with a special tattoo existed back in the Russian Empire, where they were awarded to those criminals who were sent to hard labor in Siberia. Over time, criminals made body art a part of their culture, able to tell about the place of the convict in the criminal hierarchy, his crimes, relations with the law and the authorities, ideology and outlook on life.
The tremendous importance of prison tattoos in Russia is also confirmed by the fact that already in the 1930s there were departments set up within the law enforcement bodies for the study and recording of the convicts' body art.
With the help of these materials it was possible to determine a person's propensity for certain types of crimes, to understand the psychology of the offender and his attitude towards the authorities. During Soviet times, prison tattoos could be a reason for suspicion of committing a crime.
The methods of drawing behind barbed wire have never been particularly hygienic, often resulting in the amputation of body parts or even death of prisoners. A common method of tattooing was to use needles or staples from books sharpened against stone walls and taped to a match. The ink was paste from ballpoint pens or a mixture of sugar and soot.
The artistry of the drawing was never in the first place, but often even in prisons you can find real masterpieces on the bodies of criminals.
Another variation of the mess tattoo on an inmate's shoulder
Testimonial:
I have a mess tattoo on my leg. It's very artistically done so it's not embarrassing to show people, and it has no negative connotations.
Alexander, Nizhny Novgorod
Gambling tattoo mess
Tattoo on my arm
Planning to decorate their body with a drawing for the first time, many people decide to do a tattoo on the hand. This option is equally popular among men and women. We propose to find out what nuances have the process of applying the image to this area of the body and what drawings are the most preferable.
According to the masters of tattooing, the hands are ideal for such decoration. The figure can be placed on the shoulder, wrist, forearm, palm and even fingers. Depending on the chosen place of application, the size and shape of the tattoo is selected.
Tattoo on the arm, located on the shoulder or biceps, since ancient times is a common way to decorate your body. This trend has continued to this day. The original tattoo on the man's arm looks very brutal, emphasizing the aesthetics of the body and character of its owner. This solution is often chosen and girls who want to emphasize their individuality. A tattoo on the biceps is an excellent choice for people who are close friends with sports and have a beautiful muscle relief.
This option is not only beautiful, but also practical. If your company has a strict dress code, it is easy to hide the pattern under clothing. Anatomic features of the shoulder give a wide scope for the realization of creative ideas. You can apply a mini-tattoo, inscription or create an expressive masterpiece in the form of a sleeve. It is important that this area of the body has a relatively low sensitivity, so people with a low pain threshold will have minimal discomfort.
Most often, the shoulder is covered with a medium-sized picture that successfully complements the tattoo on the arm, located on the forearm. This area of the hand is more often open, so it is better to put here the pictures, which are designed solely as a decoration, that is not having sacred meaning.
The tattoo on the wrist is mainly a female version, although on men it looks harmonious. If desired, the picture can also be hidden under a bracelet or a long sleeve.
A tattoo on the palm is an ambiguous choice. On the one hand, the picture will perfectly emphasize the beautiful shape of the hands. On the other hand - the palm is constantly open, the picture is regularly exposed to water and ultraviolet, so the picture will often have to update. The most original look mini-tattoos on the palm rib and on the side of the fingers. Despite the openness of the areas of the body, such patterns are easy enough to hide.
Tattoo
Very popular behind the barbed wire tattoo mess, the meaning of which is in extensive limits and is determined based on the specific image.
The mess is a combination of elements that embody the human vices inherent in the bearer of the tattoo. As a rule, this tattoo only indicates a person's connection to the criminal world, without defining his place in the hierarchy, so anyone can put it on the zone. Sometimes the drawing can be imposed by the decision of fellow inmates, but only with the consent of the person himself.
Criminal tattoo mess on the back of a convict
This is interesting. Researchers of the prison tattoo believe that the mess can be applied to the body with two opposite attitudes. On the one hand, a person may love his or her rambunctious lifestyle, the merry gobble. On the other hand, some people put on a mess as a sign of warning themselves against bad habits.
Skull in a tattoo mess
The symbolism of the drawing is often embodied in the phrase "that which ruins us" and contains an arbitrary combination of the following elements:
- Weapons. Revolvers, shotguns, cartridges, knives, daggers.
- Women. Usually depicts schematic figures of girls or female heads.
- Alcohol. Bottles of liquor, shot glasses, shot glasses.
- Drugs. Image of syringes, needles, ampoules.
- Gambling. Money, backgammon, cards.
Artistic execution of such a composition elevates the person in the eyes of other prisoners.
The mess on the shoulder of the convict
Bardak Meaning.
This style is used for two things:
- Reminding oneself of vices,
- As a sign that the wearer enjoys a rambunctious lifestyle and coterie.
For example, if cards or dice are involved in the mess, it means an excessive passion for gambling, serious problems with it in the past or present.
Alcohol is depicted, then the wearer has been on a binge for a long time or had a fight with someone in a state of intoxication.
Also appear attributes of dangerous sports (very rare, but it happens) or musical instruments.
Such tattoos indicate excessive passion, which is not always a bad thing (but the bearer of this image would like not to cross the line of reasonableness).
There are images of firearms and edged weapons, the bearer believes that he should stay away from weapons, or (more likely) had problems in this area.
The images of girls are found, the tattooed citizen thinks that women or excessive attraction to them could ruin him.
Place of application and combinations
Most often you can see a tattoo on the arm or chest, but this is not necessary at all, there is no certain place for it.
Tattoos of this type are often performed in styles:
- Chicano:
- Thrash Polka:
- Old School:
- Blackwerk:
The set makes up the phrase "things that kill us " and consists of a combination of elements:
- Various firearms and edged weapons: pistols, shotguns, shell casings, sharps, daggers.
- Alcoholic beverages and all related items: bottles, shot glasses.
- Women: schematically depicted figures of girls and women's heads are used.
- Gambling: cards, backgammon, dice, bills.
- Drugs: ampoules, syringes, needles, marijuana leaves, etc.
- Religion: crosses, Mother of God, domes.
- Zone: chains, bracelets, handcuffs.
In our time, the list is filled with everything that will pop into your head, because in the 21st century, the tattoo has become a means of self-expression and acquired aesthetic value.
Place of application and color scheme
As this picture does not have a strict form, it is applied to a variety of parts of the body. Most often the mess can be seen on the shoulder, forearm or chest. It also occurs on the legs or back.
But wherever the mess tattoo is placed, its sketches are classically performed in blue, like most drawings of the underworld.
Sketch of one of the variants of the mess tattoo
Review:
Had a mess tattooed on my shoulder when I was foolishly incarcerated as a juvenile. The drawing reflects many aspects of my life. I think that if you've bound your life to this world, there's no point in opposing it. That's why I kept the tattoo as a reminder.
Artem, Saransk
Men's elbow-length tattoos - the brutality that people fall in love with
The abundance of different tattoo designs has led to a kind of collapse: it is difficult to make the right choice.
The tattoo industry offers its fans a myriad of different directions and styles. Each style has its own sub-styles, not to mention the fact that they are often intertwined in an intricate pattern. Popular trends act as:
- black and white;
- new and old skool;
- Celtic motifs;
- blackwork;
- neotraditional and traditional;
- watercolor;
- graphics.
Each type can be harmoniously combined with the other. Hilarious situation is obtained when tattoo sketches inscriptions for men Asked to do in the style of newskul. Here any master gets lost and can't understand how to achieve the result desired by the client.
That is why when choosing a drawing or inscription, it is worth, at a minimum, to ask for advice from the tattoo-master. Ideally you should apply to him for a sketch and for the work itself.
Having ordered the drawing from one person and the work from another person, be prepared for the fact that the discrepancy in the picture and the result can be significant.
One of the interesting places for tattoos is the male neck. Rather delicate skin is easily exposed to the image, the disadvantage is the ink application process, it is painful. Experienced tattooists say that the most painful to draw on the area of the cervical vertebrae. However, this does not prevent more and more to order neck tattoo, men's sketches Which are also drawn in a variety of styles.
The symbolism of the image
Presented on numerous sites, the tattoo is a combination of the following elements:
- A weapon. In this case, daggers, leathers, revolvers, shotguns are often depicted on the human body;
- women. In most cases, either just female heads or schematic silhouettes of beautiful girls are depicted on the body;
- Alcohol. Stacks, bottles of liquor, shot glasses serve in this capacity;
- drugs. In this case, options such as images of ampoules, needles, syringes are used;
- gambling. To their number should include cards, backgammon.
Artistically performed tattoo on prison themes increases the prestige of the prisoner in the eyes of other inmates. This largely explains the popularity of tattoos in the underworld. It is a good chance to become higher in the eyes of fellow inmates. Such a fact does not need detailed commentary.
The prevalence of tattoos in modern society
Currently, more and more people choose to get a tattoo. It has ceased to serve as an inherent attribute of the underworld. This tattoo is worn by members of the following professions:
- athletes;
- musicians;
- artists.
Each of the owners of the tattoo pursues its own idea. The tattoo can be applied to almost any part of the body. According to the classical canons, the image must be made in dark blue and black colors. But there are no clear limitations in this case: you can be completely guided by your own fantasy.
According to researchers, tattoo researchers believe, a person who scores on the body tattoo in the style of a mess, is proud of his own shortcomings. There is another interpretation. According to him, the owner of the tattoo with its help wants to avoid possible errors in life.
Statistical studies have found that such a tattoo is applied as a "amulet" from himself. Some people believe that the most insidious enemy lurks in them.
