Fairy tattoos have always been popular amongst women for obvious reasons. Their feminine image, coupled with their general image of innocence, are a perfect piece of bodyart for any lady.
Fairy tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, often sporting an image of mischief or charm. Their designs and colours vary however they are almost always coupled with a set of wings. The generic image is a young innocent girl.
The delicate vision of a fairy is one of the most feminine tattoo expressions women tend to select as a tattoo design. When you think of a fairy, Tinkerbell, the famous fairy from Peter Pan, may appear in your mind. However, fairies are originally nothing like Tinkerbell whom was portrayed as a free spirit whom likes to play naughty tricks on others.
Legend has it fairies would reward those who were kind and punish those who were disrespectful. As time progressed, superstitions arose that associated fairies with luck which is another misunderstanding of the creature.
Fairies can be depicted in many ways and linked to a range of emotions including happiness, joy, pain and sadness, which makes them a perfect starting point to any feminine tattoo design.