Hawaiian Plants
Tattoo

Hawaiian Plants
Tattoo

Hawaiian Plants
Tattoo

Hawaiian Plants
Tattoo

Hawaiian Plants
Tattoo

Tattoo by Natasha Tsozik

Centuries ago, the language of flowers was used for communication and specific floral arrangements were used to send a coded message to the recipient. Nearly every flower or plant had multiple associations. 

I find it amazing and extremely intriguing how Floriography is being revived in a modern context. Namely, tattoos of flower bouquets I specialize in

Here's a plant arrangement for G. Flowers have an important meaning to their family and Hawaiian culture. To honor this, G. wanted an assortment of Hawaiian plants including a couple of stems/buds of each: Awapuhi (red ginger), Pīkake pupupu (double-flowering jasmine), and Palapalai (lacy fern). One of my goals was to achieve a balance of line work and shading. 

Symbols

Awapuhi (red ginger) flowers represent ideals such as tolerance, wealth, and diversity.

The Pīkake pupupu (double-flowering jasmine) flower is a symbol of romance and love.

Palapalai (lacy fern) is symbolic of everlasting youth. People believe that the fern represents new life and new beginnings.

Tattoo by Natasha Tsozik
Tattoo by Natasha Tsozik