The cherry blossom is a beautiful flower that grows on cherry trees and that is closely related to the rose (cherry fruit comes from another kind of tree). Cherry blossoms, which are most commonly found in Western Asia and Eastern Europe, have become popular cultural and social symbols in China and Japan, across different forms of art, including tattoo art.Cherry blossom tattoos are often inked in the style of vines that wrap around the body or as the entire tree with blooming flowers. The most common places to get a cherry blossom tattoo are the shoulder, back, lower back, the side, foots and legs.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tattoos
In Japan the cherry blossom is known as Sakura and its symbolism represents these 2 things:
* The Samurai class, which is defined by those belonging to the upper tiers of the warrior class.
* The Japanese also use the cherry blossom as a symbol for the Buddhist belief that life is based around transition and suffering. Its delicate beauty can only be enjoyed for a fleeting moment of time.
The cherry blossom tattoo reminds the wearer that all things, good and bad, will pass. The tattoo gives comfort in times of hardship or grief, or reminds the wearer to appreciate the good things around them.
A common symbol is of a falling cherry blossom petal or a blossom in the snow. This symbol is repeated throughout Japanese literature and poetry.
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