The Celebrity Style Statement and Japanese Tattoos
Japanese tattoo is one of the most popular art forms to embellish the
human body. It is not only the Japanese who are interested in their
tattoos, but this artistic embellishment has become a thing of interest
to a large number people from all over the world. The intricacies and
eloquent designs have made this art form a masterpiece. Artists use
beautiful designs of flowers, plants, animals and Kanji figures that
look elegant and simple at a glance. But, every symbol has a strong
meaning and conveys a number of things.
Many consider Japanese tattoos as amulets that may ward off evil and
bring wealth and prosperity. Needless to say, a number of celebrities
from different parts of the world have also been inspired by the charm
and profundity of tattoos. It is interesting to know that famous
historical characters including King George V, Grand Duke Alexis of
Russia and King Oscar of Sweden were fascinated by this art form. Let us
explore some celebrities of today who have this great admiration for
tattoos.
Singers and tattoos
Singers always have had a special fascination for Japanese tattoos. Some
of the members of popular music bands such as Good Charlotte and Green
Day have acquired these tattoos for good luck as well as a style
statement.
World famous pop icon Britney Spears is extremely fascinated by Japanese
tattoos. She has acquired two Kanji symbols. The one on her foot is a
butterfly. It symbolises freedom. The other one on her hip symbolises
mystery.
There is a Kanji tattooed on the back of Janet Jackson, another popular
icon. It symbolises stability and friendship. Two of her friends cum
coworkers, who are her backup dancers, are also endowed with the same.
American rapper Eminem also has a number of tattoos designed on his
body. Missy Eliott is another American singer who has a Japanese tattoo
on her ankle.
Actors and tattoos Coming to actors and actresses, Alyson Hannigan has a deep fascination
for Japanese tattoos. She has embellished herself with the symbols of
luck and happiness. Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has a great
affinity for Japanese as well as American tattoos, as shown in a number
of her films. She has engraved an angel and a butterfly that symbolise
love and freedom.
Actors such as Robert Deniro, Nicolas Cage, Ben Afflek, Johny Depp and
Alyssa Milano, among others, also have a deep interest in Japanese
tattoos.
Sport stars and tattoos
Famous tennis player Anna Kournikova has got herself a Japanese tattoo
designed on her lower back. It is believed to bring good luck. Soccer
icon David Beckham also has a great fascination for tattoos from across
the world.
These are only a few names and the list is very long. These tattoos have
been designed by famous Japanese artists and are an inspiration to the
millions of their fans across the globe. Most of these reflect the
personality of these celebrities and are drawn in accordance to their
colour and shape preference.
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