Lilies are group of flowers that is popular in tattoo design. The flowers are wild, lovely, and come in various colors including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. While Easter lilies and tiger lilies are popular in the flower tattoos, other types of lilies are also great ideas for the ink art, such as Calla lilies, Lily of the Valley. The significance of the flower is found in many cultures and folklore.
Meanings of lily tattoos
Easter Lily is the traditional flower of Easter which symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus in Christendom. As the flower of holiday, it also conveys the meaning of elegance, beauty and hope for its snow white color.
Easter Lily is a flower native to Japan. Lilies appear in Japanese traditional drawings or paintings. In literature, the flower is often used to depict women’s beauty. As the saying goes in Japanese, she stands like the peony, she walks like the lily.
In Christianity, the lily symbolizes chastity and purity of Virgin Mary. In Buddhism, tiger lily (a lily from China) represents mercy, compassion, and aggressive traits associated with feminine nature.
Lilies come in different shapes, sizes and colors. White lilies symbolize modesty and virginity. Red lilies portray love, ardor, and affection for your loved ones. Orange lilies stand for happiness, passion, and warmth. In this post, please enjoy the collection of 55+ awesome lily tattoo designs. Let us know your thoughts and which one like the most in the comment.
Realism lily floral ink on the upper arm for women
Red lily and butterfly on the back
Realistic lily and tiger tattoo on the leg
Watercolor outline on the back
Vibrant 3D ink on half back for women
Chinese ink with lily flower on the rib
Lilies and skulls
Easter Lilies
Black and grey lily back tattoo for women
lily on foot
Cover up with black and white lily
lily and butterflies
Floral lily back piece
Lilies and Swirls
Ankle Lily
Lily and bee tattoo
Colored lilies tattoo on half back
Peacock feathers with purple lily
lilies, orchids and vines tattoo on leg and foot
flowers and leaves tattoo
Black and Grey and Red Lily Tattoo
Lily and Jasmine flowers, butterflies and hummingbird custom tattoo
Lily Song Tattoo Design
Lily Chicano lettering Tat
Yet Another Lily
Lily Back piece Tattoo
Flower tattoo feminine
Great collection of tattoos, some are a lot neater than others. The tattoos on the ribs must have really hurt!
Beautiful work !!! love the two that are on the sides of the girls and the pink one on the girls right shoulder blade.. Where are you guys located I’m in Michigan thank….