8 Tattoo Ideas To Show Your Love For Malta That Aren’t An 8-Pointed Cross
The rather permanent nature of tattoos means a lot of them are done with some form of sentimental value attached to the art, and to many there’s no stronger connection than that with their motherland.
While we’ve all seen our fair share of eight-pointed crosses and ‘evil eyes’, here are some ideas for people who want some fresh, Maltese inkspiration.
1. Line art of Malta’s Mara l-Ħoxna
A cute, minimalistic sketch of the iconic Mara l-Ħoxna statues found across the island could be cute aesthetically and a throwback to Malta’s golden (or more likely bronze-n) age.
2. A Widnet il-Baħar flower
Whether you get a little bloom on its own, or throw in a couple of thistles in a wreath, the reference to Malta’s national flower will not go unnoticed.
3. A Lampuka
From a full-leg piece to a tiny ankle squiggle, the colourful lampuka will always be a talking point, and a nice reference to a very traditional fish.
4. A unique twist on a panorama
Since its collapse just over a year ago, several Azure Window tattoos have been spotted, but this NYC-based artist captured the serenity perfectly. And if there’s one thing Malta has plenty of, it’s memorable landscapes.
5. A Siġra tal-Ħarrub
Trees make pretty tattoos – fact. Therefore logically speaking, trees with complicated roots and gnarled trunks make even prettier ones – alternative fact.
6. Bizzilla patterns
If you’re into geometric shapes the intricacies of Maltese lace are the best way to combine pattern with patriotism. From your knee to the back of your hand, everything could use a little more bizzilla.
7. Coastal line art
While it’s not the most unique concept, it’s simple, effective and not (yet) overdone.
8. A Maltese balcony
Colourful, stand-out and the perfect representation of life on the island. All you need is a good artist to turn the architectural feature into something that’s less ‘paint catalogue’ and more ‘body art’.
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