The popularity of lower back tattoo designs is really quite new, it's original rise in popularity starting in the 1990's, especially among women. Often circular, or of spherical form by elongation in one dimension the curve of the back on either or both sides of the spine can suggest sexual connotations. Such body art is often designed to emphasize the arousing nature of the female figure. Popular in recent years, tattoos on the lower back are occasionally scorned as slightly raunchy, as they may be seen to indicate a possible promise of sensual adventures to come...
Lower back tattoo designs have reasons for their desirability to women. A more slender part of the back than say the shoulder area, it still has room for a large expressive design and large designs can be easily inked. They are also easily concealed by both conventional and even casual clothing and to only be revealed in intimate moments. Or - for women who wish to "flaunt" their prize skin art on the lower back, low cut jeans and midriff exposing tops can be provocative and sexy.
Common lower back tattoo designs are tribal patterns. These inked designs are by far the most coveted designs requested for the feminine lower back and they usually display an elongated tribal pattern at the base of the back. Tribal patterns of various origins are popular, such as getting inspiration from Celtic, Polynesian or Bornean cultures. Abstract tribals of no specific cultural origin are also very popular tattoos for the lower back, as are a tribal sun or stars.
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