Should you be considering on getting a tattoo of a cross plan your design well in advance
. A tattoo is permanent and once you get it that's what you live with. Referencing a book on cross tattoos might save you from a lifetime of unhappiness, take some time to research your design by looking at cross tattoos in a bookstore.
In the regions of Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain the Celtic Cross is a popular iconic symbol. Dating back to the 8th century the design is a cross with a circle over the intersecting point. Legend has it that St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross when he drew a circle over the Latin cross to incorporate the pagan moon goddess.
The Latin or Christian cross is one of popular style of cross. The upper and side arms of the cross are equal in length and the lower portion is twice as long. Christ was crucified on the cross and it became an accepted symbol in Christianity.
Tribal cross tattoos can come from many cultures. The Maori tattoo is a distinctive patten that generations of people hand down to their family, it is insulting to copy them. You can have a Maori style tattoo done, they are very intricate curvilinear and spiral in design.
Gothic cross tattoos have an iron feel about them, they are heavily adorned and often combined with barbed wire and daggers. There is a German design element to them. They are based on Christian cross design.
As you can tell there is an extensive variety in cross design and it might be a great idea to take a look at the book by Johnny Karp on Cross Tattoos at your local bookstore. Selecting the right design will make for a happy customer in the long run.