Decorating the body with a variety of tattoos in the modern world is not uncommon, and even popular activity. Some in such a way to express their individuality, others demonstrate feelings, and for others the aesthetic value of the sketches is important, because they perfectly mask the ugly scars. In any of the options for a person who has decided to score a tattoo, there is a very difficult choice. Collections of drawings of tattoos amaze by their scale and variety of directions. Experienced masters can transfer a sketch of any content to the body, whether it is the image of a mythical creature or a real representative of the animal world, a portrait of a loved one, or a miniature sketch of an abstract nature. Drawings with plants, amulets, images of various objects and many other ideas are very popular. Each picture has its own interpretation and meaning, sometimes hidden and ambiguous. Tattoo inscriptions in this case can be attributed to the options with more accessible symbols. Especially if the inscriptions are made in Russian.
Types of inscriptions
One of the advantages of tattoos with inscriptions in Russian can be considered the fact that the explanation of the translation and symbolism of the figure falls away by itself. The next important detail is a wealth of beautiful words and turns of phrase of the "great and mighty", which provides a great opportunity not to be repeated and to decorate your body with the individual sketch. Native drawings of this plan can be large in size and contain an impressive text, or, conversely, may differ in restraint and consist of only a few words or letters. Tattoos can be placed on the body vertically, horizontally or in a semi-circle. They can beautifully complement the various images or applied to the body as a stand-alone decoration.
Inscriptions in Russian can contain phrases or words about family, friendship, love or eternal values.
These can be confessions, warnings or calls for action and many other ideas.
The meaning of the tattoo Russia
According to historical information, the Slavs from ancient times put national drawings on their bodies. Each tattoo had a specific meaning:
- belonging to a certain community, tribe. Each settlement had its own designation, which was revered by its inhabitants;
- protection from disease. In this case, the pagan tattoo played the role of a talisman or amulet;
- illustrations of life stages, important events;
- Worship of the pagan gods.
Before committing any important act of the Slavs often imposed on his body tattoo. Sometimes it was a criterion for the lack of resources to do what was planned. In this case people counted to execute the conceived thing according to the tattoos which had been hammered on their body.
Only the magi (pagan priests) were allowed to make sketches and stick pictures on their bodies. It was explained by the existence of their esoteric knowledge. Peculiarity of Slavic tattooing history is that it was prohibited to make drawings on the body of persons who were less than 30 years old. There was a distinction between hidden tattoos and those performed on prominent places on the body. In the second case, the image was pinned on the neck, hands, or face.
Religious inscriptions
Tattoos of this nature often contain texts and quotations from the Bible or other religious literature. Many people think that this is unacceptable, but if, for example, in Islam or Judaism, there are strict rules and prohibitions on this subject, then in Christianity, there is nothing of the sort. In addition, tattoos of this nature are not ostentatious and are not applied in order to defile the feelings of believers, it is in some way a demonstration of certain views on life, a reminder of the existence of the laws of existence. The most common examples include inscriptions:
- "God is love."
- "Fear ends where faith begins."
- "God protects me."
- "Do no harm" and many similar ideas.
Slavic tattoos and their characteristics
The distinctive features of Slavic tattoos can include:
- They have a close connection with Celtic and Scythian ornaments. As for the Slavic ornament - it is interconnected dots, commas, rhombuses, crosses and spirals. Later Slavic ornament was supplemented and drawings of floral garlands, hearts, crowns and plant patterns appeared.
- To create a tattoo used subjects, motifs and images of characters from Russian fairy tales, songs and folk legends.
- The composition is often supplemented with a book ornament, which intertwines the network and indigenous Russian and Christian traditions.
- Slavic tattoos often include elements of paintings by famous Russian artists, such as Vasiliev and Vasnetsov. No less popular is the idea of painting the body as if it were Khokhloma, Gzhel or Palekh.
- Among modern Slavic tattoos, amulets, runes and deities are especially popular, as well as stylized images of the dragon and lion.
About family
Ideas for tattoos about family and family values are popular among both genders. "My family is my fortress", "Family is above all" or "My family is my life" show the attitude of the owner of the tattoo to their relatives. It is not uncommon to find a sketch with the name of a loved one, single words mom, dad or small word combinations with their use, which are additionally decorated with various details, such as a heart, flowers or tracery lines.
About love and fidelity
The love theme is present in all spheres of our life and the way of declaring love with the help of an effective tattoo is very popular in the modern world. Inscriptions of this kind are mainly expressions like "Together forever", "You are my life, my love", "Lovers are crazy" or "Only you...".
It is popular today to put the name of a loved one or a duo of two names on the body.
Also in this category can be attributed statements about love passions and demonstration of their own attitude towards this beautiful feeling and fidelity. There is also a number of tattoos with hints of love and relationships.
Symbol choices
Determining the choice of a symbol or phrase, it is worth turning to professionals from the tattoo parlor. They have many photos at their disposal, after studying which it will become much easier to choose the most suitable sketches:
- for a girl is best suited for a short, but filled with meaning statements;
- Guys prefer to make their own choice, decorating their bodies with a tattoo inscription that reflects their attitude towards life, recalling a certain important event or other significant moments.
Philosophical tattoo inscriptions
Many lovers of tattoo art give preference to inscriptions that involuntarily make you think about what was said, push you to think and introspection. "Life is a wander", "To live is to think" or "Where there is good, there is homeland" are just a few examples that relate to such themes. These designs are universal and can be used by both guys and girls.
Motivational tattoos
Each of us sometimes lacks a little shake-up, an extra push to take action or make a particular decision. Uncertainty about our strength or the right choice can interfere and create discomfort, which leads to a loss of strength and depression. Motivating tattoos in this case can as if by a click turn your mind on and direct you to the "right path". "Believe!", "Never say never", "Be strong, hope", "The darker the night, the brighter the day" and many similar expressions and words can sometimes turn your mind upside down, and tattoos on similar themes are a great motivator.
Choice of font
Absolutely all masters of tattoo salons confidently assert that half of success of the future tattoo with an inscription depends on the choice of font, thanks to the variations of which the same sketch can look absolutely different. For registration of such sketches many techniques are used, but especially popular is "Lettering" - a special direction, allowing typing text, a phrase or letters on the body with the use of various fonts. Gothic style Is performed in black and white colors, reminiscent of the medieval writings. Sometimes, to read such an inscription at a glance does not work for everyone, but look similar sketches very effectively. Graffiti It is possible to call a novelty in the world of tattoos and drawings in a similar performance look unusual and original. The technique of "typewriter" Allows you to put printed letters on the body in a newspaper style. Calligraphic drawings It can be called the most beautiful script, where each letter is written with special accuracy and precision. Calligraphy is characterized by the presence of numerous patterns and curved lines. No less interesting look inscriptions, designed in the style of the Asian or Arab countries.
Themes of the Rus tattoo
Popular with the Slavs used images of mythical creatures and various symbols. The most famous tattoo Russia are:
- Dragon. Had the form of a three-headed monster from children's folklore. Sketches of ancient tattoos often depict this creature. Sometimes illustrations are used, in which the evil dragon is pierced with a spear by Perun.
- A symbol of a tree (usually a picture of oak). Slavs associated this plant with protection, fertility, and strength. On the body were printed whole landscapes with oak. Birds and animals were used for accompanying details. The presence of a certain number of branches in the tattoo indicated a particular time.
- Perun is a rune for gaining strength and protection;
- Bereginya is a female rune for the storage of beauty and energy;
- Is - a symbol of life;
- Rainbow - symbolizing the road to higher knowledge;
- Need - a rune personifying darkness;
- Lelya - a designation associated with water, which was used for the inevitable changes.
Rus tattoos were also worn by other peoples. In addition to the runes were often used amulets. Their purpose was considered the protection of the owner. The circle crossed by several lines, denoting Perun, was the most common. After all, he called on the forces of this deity to protect the wearer.
The amulet Ladinets served to attract family understanding. In a specialized salon, you can find photos of many options for tattooing Russia. As a rule, their padding on their body indicates the presence of a person's strong national position. Such people respect the culture of their people and are fond of its history. It is not uncommon to use Slavic patterns and ornaments in tattooing.
Where to tattoo.
The choice of the location of the tattoo inscription on the body is key. In addition to the fact that such designs look very attractive, they are endowed with meaning and the phrase with a declaration of love or a tattoo about the family, located on the waist or foot, look, to say the least, inappropriate. For the fingers, wrist or foot area will be appropriate for smaller and neater tattoos containing one or more words. On the shoulder and forearm look cool aphorisms and expressions of medium size. Sketches can be further decorated with small drawings or symbols on a suitable subject.
In the abdomen and chest area you can often see a beautifully decorated date of birth. Testaments, prayers, verses from the Bible are acceptable to put on the ribs, the back, if it is a large-scale saying, or the sides. Also, the volume of the inscription should be considered to determine the location on the body. Vertical tattoos can be carried vertically, such as along the spine, or double tattoos, where the beginning of the phrase is painted on one arm and the continuation on the other.
Men's and women's tattoos
When choosing a tattoo inscription in the Russian language sketches particularly do not divide into male and female. The difference is the essence of the phrase or word and the way it is decorated. Ladies are more sympathetic calligraphic script and smoother lines. Male representatives often choose gothic and similar techniques that emphasize the strength and courage.
Any tattoo must look harmoniously on your body. And do not forget that such a decoration is applied not for one day. It can happen that the phrase that is relevant to you today, in five years will lose all meaning, and the name of your loved one will change.
A tattoo is not just a way to surprise others, it's, above all, your inner world, yourself.
Cyrillic "in style": why foreigners wear clothes with Russian slogans
Fashion is subject to borrowings more than other spheres of mass culture. The crisis of ideas, caused by the need to produce several collections a year, leads to the fact that designers look for inspiration not only in the familiar environment, but also in the local markets of other countries. Symbols of foreign cultures are presented as something exotic, creating an effect of novelty. Can't think of an original inscription in English? Use letters that look unusual on their own, such a print always stands out from the crowd. Buyers of these things may not understand the meaning of the words, but all the more interesting: because without its direct meaning, the text becomes a universal symbol.
A new wave of football fashion. @adidasfootball collaborate with designer Gosha Rubchinskiy for new collection inspired by the youth of Russia. #soccerbible #adidas #gosharubchinskiy
Publication from soccerbible (@soccerbible) January 12, 2021 at 4:05 PST
Over the past two years, designers and brands using Russian have flooded the fashion industry. The spreads of glossy magazines are festooned with T-shirts by Artem Krivda that say "Peace" and orange jumpsuits by Yulia Yefimchuk with the succinct message: "Spring." Lilia Pustovit hides the words "Where's Mom" on her dresses, and Andrei Artemov's Walk of Shame brand, on the contrary, suggests that customers proudly wear sweaters with a "Wolf of Shame" print across the chest.
Latvian brand QooQoo surprises with "krasava" shirts and leggings "I create miracles," while Demna Gvasalia's youth brand Vetements acquaints European fashionistas with Russian rock with the help of hoodies with the inscription "Zemfira.
Exclusive @svmoscow
Publication from VETEMENTS (@vetements_official) June 22, 2021 8:37 PDT
Contrary to the well-known phrase in the fashion world, not quantity goes to quality, but vice versa. As recently as last year, the Cyrillic script was being adopted by luxury brands: the same Rubchinskiy did a collaboration with the Englishman Burberry and the Japanese brand Comme de Garçons. Now the mass market is betting on Russian-language texts. Adidas released T-shirts with the words "Football", and the American giant Urban Outfitters - with the words "Equality" and "Never". Philip Kirkorov's favorite British brand KTZ was not left out either.
#ktz #ktzclassic #backpackchurchembrodery #ktzchurchforever @dirtyvegas_ @gonzalo_marinasphoto @kokontozai
Publication from KTZ (@ktz_official) June 7 2021 at 11:11 PDT
Following the U.S. and Europe, the Cyrillic alphabet craze has spread to Japan. The brand G.V.G.V. introduced items with the words "Sport," "Youth," "Red," and "Black," and Japanese designer Yuniya Watanabe has printed comical inscriptions in Cyrillic on T-shirts from the spring-summer 2021 collection: "Mosquito Aero Club emblem" and "Nicholas 78.
Western fashion bloggers joked "the Russian Mafia has taken over the world's catwalks. In response, Vsevolod Cherepanov, the favorite model of Rubchinsky and Gvasalia from Lumpen, nicknamed "North," published a photo in a "Russian Mafia New World Order" sweatshirt. Cherepanov's Instagram was flooded with requests from Mafia members from all over the world, from the U.S. to Australia. And now Vogue is dedicating a separate feature to hooligan hoodies.
Publication from SEVER (@amoureuxpeintre) Av 26 2021 5:11 PDT
The criminal theme, coupled with the Cyrillic alphabet, is in high demand among Western dudes. This probably explains the demand for the Russian streetwear brand Outlaw with their iconic "Outlo" print (a transcription of the English name) as well as the St. Petersburg-based brand Crime and Punishment, which produces things sewn by prisoners with the words "Okhrana" and "Save and Protect.
Levitate, levitate, levitate. @slavagee wearing "outlaw" winter coat. #outlaw_people
Publication from Outlaw Moscow (@outlaw_moscow) October 18, 2021 at 1:40 PDT
Despite the enormous success of such brands abroad, at home they are often criticized for their unreasonably high prices and deliberate "ugly. Thus, Gosha Rubchinskogo's clothes (his sweatshirts cost an average of 10,000 rubles) have become a kind of meme, to which they even dedicate songs. Basically, their message boils down to a line from a joint track by the rappers Zamaya, Monetochka, and SD: "I would give you/maximum thousand for these sweatpants. However, it is obvious that Western dandies are ready to pay more than one hundred dollars to join the Cyrillic fashion.
