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Nowadays, different colored ribbons represent different things.
There is a different colored ribbon for each different type of cancer. Of course, the pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness and is tattooed on women around the world.
Ribbon bows are fun and so youthful. Lots of little girls wear them to keep their hair tied back. Sporting a ribbon bow tattoo can symbolize your desire to stay young in character and stay fun! These ribbons can be worn in many different styles, each meaning something different.
These ribbon bows can also symbolize being tied down. Maybe you are a woman who enjoys spending time and home and with your spouse. That’s what this tattoo can mean for you! Also, a ribbon bow tied can symbolize holding something together. You are someone who always keep a straight head on her shoulders and keeps her emotions in check. This tattoo is for you!
Are you wanting to venture outside of the norm and get a little sexy? A ribbon bow tattoo made out of black lace will give you the ultimate sexy look! No rushing to put on that sexy back laced dress when you’ve already got the design permanently fixed on you!
The ribbon bow has so many different meanings and each oh so feminine! Bask in the glory of your femininity with a bow tattoo to represent what you stand for!
Most popular ribbon bow tattoo design ideas:
Discover the different types:
1. Single Loop – A single loop bow is a classic and simple bow style that consists of one loop of ribbon or fabric with two tails.
2. Double Loop – A double loop bow is a more elaborate version of the single loop bow, consisting of two loops with four tails.
3. Fan – A fan bow is created by folding the ribbon in an accordion-like pattern and then gathering it together at the center to form a fan shape.
4. Butterfly – A butterfly bow is created by tying two loops of ribbon together at the center, forming a butterfly shape with four wings and four tails.
5. Pinwheel – A pinwheel bow is created by folding the ribbon into several loops, then gathering them together in the center to form a pinwheel shape with eight tails.
6. Spiral – A spiral bow is made by winding the ribbon around itself in a spiral pattern before tying it off at the center to create a unique look with multiple tails.
7. Curly Ribbon – A curly ribbon bow is made by winding thin ribbons around each other in tight curls before tying them off at the center for an elegant look with multiple tails.
8. Rosebud – A rosebud bow is created by folding several layers of thin ribbon into petals and then gathering them together in the center to form a rosebud shape with multiple tails.
9. Rosette – A rosette bow is similar to a rosebud but instead of petals, it has concentric circles that are gathered together in the center for an elegant look with multiple tails and ruffles on each layer of circle.
With a vibrant colored shell draped off a bubblegum pink bow, this tattoo is definitely filled with color! Using delicate connected black dots to drape gems of rose pink from this vibrant shell!
Encapsulated by a pastel pink lace, this baby blue bow is perfect for an upper bicep arm band! With pastel pink lace above and below this blue band, it definitely is perfect for your arm!
Perfectly placed on the upper back, this fantastic magenta bow has brilliant shading and highlighting techniques. Perfectly adding a lighting to shading ratio, giving a look of light reflecting off of it!
This glamorous gold bow is small and petite, perfect for this with a minimalist sense of style!
Keeping the focus on the inside of this bow, the tattoo is filled in with pink flowers that are perfectly complemented by a gray blue background in this bow! The leaves are made of a deep, forest green, adding amazing contrast from the lighter background and colors!
Laces with intricate flowers, this bow has astonishing details and shading! This bow is slightly transparent, and the flowers have very realistic aspects.
Using many different tones of color, this tattoo has many different appealing aspects. The pastel blue and purples complement each other nicely! The pastel orange has some thorough blending into the blue and purple!
Using a beautiful hunter green, this bow has a darker palette that is absolutely amazing! Using deep vermilion tones, and different shades of green to add dimension, this rose tattoo definitely takes some artistic talent!
Using this bow to tie lovely roses together, this bow is extremely simplistic! Keeping a consistent color theme between the roses and the bow, this delicate tattoo fits perfectly on the upper arm!
Using this key’s golden color to compliment this bow’s color, the underlying tone of the golden key, is a more noticeable tone in the keys highlights!
Attaching this ruby gem to an apricot gem, this light tangerine bow attaches two absolutely stunning gems. Using white to create many different layers of highlights, to give the appeal of the sunlight hitting it!
Having a classical gold ornament draped from the royal blue gemstone, this pink bow is the very tip top of a delicate yet royal piece!
This extremely thin pink line wraps around the pinky and is the perfect size for the smallest finger! And having waved falling pieces of this bow, there is also a good amount of movement!
Using black and white to add contrasts and highlights, this bow is definitely simplistic and amazing! Using the natural skin tone to fill in the details of this bow, it is classic, and simple!
This dagger has a blush pink bow wrapped around the blade, which has stunning black and fuchsia gradient hearts!
Using a deeper palette, this bow uses a dark purple to be able to contrast with a light pink, and golden yellow, this tattoo has amazing contrast!
Using gray tones, this tattoo perfectly gives the appearance of being nearly transparent but also just well done enough to be noticeable! With a shimmering gold trim this bow was perfectly made for the bicep!
This ruby red and pastel pink allows for very good highlights and contrasts. The colors allow for an astonishing depth and realism aspect.
Keeping a consistent color palette with baby blue in the bow as well as the butterfly, this tattoo has a perfect gradient from baby blue to white!
Placed expertly in the upper thighs, these bows keep it simple! Using black and white to create definition and depth, these bows are perfect for a simple thigh tattoo!
Using black and white to create contrast in this tattoo, there are definitely plenty of gray tones! These tones allow for more of a defined look!
Using dainty and defined lines all through this piece of work, this piece has little details that just pull it all together.
Looking very realistic, this black lace bow and crème pearl in the middle is just elegant and amazing detailed!
Making for an amazing matching tattoo with someone you love, this tattoo has plenty of fluid motion, and lots of shading that just makes this bow look forever in motion!
Keeping it minimalistic, this bow allows for plenty of opportunity to add in to it! But it is also absolutely magnificent the way it is!
Using a deep fuchsia to add more detail and outline to this bow, there is a lively gradient all the way into a barely noticeable pink in this beautiful bow!
Placed expertly above the elbow, this magnificent piece of work relies on highlights that have been expertly done to add a look of bouncing light onto this piece!
Using a lovely periwinkle color to fill in this bow, there is definitely lots of contrast! And with adding little white stars, this now definitely shines!
This dainty bow is made with a deep indigo color, and very very light highlights! This tattoo is perfect for people who love simple things!
This rose pink bow is placed right below a lovely violet seashell! This seashell has little bits of the rose-pink that just perfectly ties it all together!
Having a fluid bow makes for a very cool appearance! This bow has a gradient of a vibrant, hot red, to a deep, pitch black!
Surrounding this little bow are plenty of butterflies! These butterfly’s little wings are made of the same color as the highlights in the bow, tying it all together!
Filling this bow in with checks, this piece has different tones of red that help keep a classical checked look!
Tying some lovely cherries together, these bows have many different, and amazing colors! From cool blue all the way up to a warm pink!
This purple and blue bow is holding up an amazing blue and purple butterfly that has been encased in lovely cream pearls! And to keep the color palette going, there are even purple and blue gem ls, as well as feathers!
Using a very light salmon pink, this bow is sized just perfect to be amazingly ordained in your chest!
Using all different varieties of purple, this tattoo also has different sized tails and circles! This makes for an astonishing appearance of realism!
This coral bow has many layers! It is outlined in a beautiful red, and gives a really amazing transparent look!
This bow and skull have absolutely amazing highlights, which leads it to have a very metallic look! This artist is definitely talented!
Using different shading techniques to give this bow a folded appearance that makes it look so fluid! The white is expertly placed to aid in a fluid look!
Bow tattoo meanings and symbolism:
What do ribbon bow themed designs mean and symbolize?: The most common meaning associated with ribbon bow tattoos is that of love and friendship. This is because ribbon bows were traditionally given as tokens of affection between two people, usually lovers or friends. The bow was often presented in the form of a gift or an offering of some kind, such as a bouquet of flowers or jewelry. The recipient would then wear the bow as a sign of their appreciation for the gesture and to show their commitment to the relationship. This symbolism has remained strong over time and is still seen today in many romantic relationships.
Ribbon bows can also represent good luck and protection. This is because historically, ribbons were believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to those who wore them. For example, sailors would tie ribbons around their wrists before embarking on long voyages in order to protect themselves from harm while at sea. Similarly, brides would often wear white ribbons on their wedding day for protection against bad luck during marriage. This symbolism has also been extended into modern times with people wearing lucky charms featuring ribbon bows for protection against misfortune.
Ribbon bows can also be used as part of larger symbols or messages that are meant to convey something specific about an individual or group. For example, certain colors may be chosen to represent different causes or organizations such as pink for breast cancer awareness or blue for autism awareness campaigns. Similarly, certain shapes may be chosen to represent particular beliefs or values such as a cross for Christianity or a star for Judaism. These symbols can be further enhanced by adding ribbon bows which adds an extra layer of meaning and significance to them.
Of course, ribbon bows can also be used simply for decoration purposes without any underlying symbolic meaning attached to them at all. This is particularly true when it comes to fashion accessories like hair bows which are purely decorative items meant only to enhance one’s appearance rather than convey any deeper message about oneself or one’s beliefs/values/causes etc. Perhaps you want a bow tattoo simply because they are cute. Well girlfriend, there’s nothing wrong with that!
