While floral designs are fairly common as a whole, finding a flower that is more original to use as an image for your body art can be more difficult so how about considering a jasmine tattoo which is both pretty and symbolic in many ways. There are many floral designs in the tattoo industry; however it can be difficult to find an image that is more rarely used than some of the other commonly requested ones so it is worth considering a jasmine tattoo. This pretty flower makes a beautiful tattoo image and is also rich in symbolism so let’s find out more about this popular plant.
Due to its beautiful scent, Jasmine is widely cultivated for its flowers but can be found in the garden, as a house plant and also in a bouquet of flowers. In Southern and South East Asia women often wear this particular flower in their hair however its delicate flowers only opens at night. As a result it has to be plucked in the morning when the petals are still tightly closed and stored until nightfall in a cool area. When the temperature starts to lower, usually between six and eight at night, the petals will begin to open. This would be a symbolic floral design for someone who is a bit of a night owl so a jasmine tattoo would suit them perfectly.
There are other meanings behind this flower too which stem from different cultures. For example Jasmine is derived from the Persian word yasmin, which means “Gift from God” but it is also the national flower of several countries particularly across Asia. In the Philippines it is their national flower, “Sampaguita,” and is strung on garlands used to decorate religious effigies. There is also a variety in Indonesia called the Jasminun Sambac and this is their national flower, where it is called “Melati”. In wedding ceremonies in this country, especially on the island of Java, it is the most important flowers for ethnic Indonesians. It is also the national flower of Pakistan where the variety grown is the Jasminum officinale, but it is more commonly referred to as the “Chambeli” or “Yasmine.” In Syrian culture, it is this flower that symbolizes Damascus, which is also known as the City of Jasmines. However, if you spot a jasmine tattoo in Thailand it is more than likely a tribute to maternal love as jasmine flowers are used to symbolize the mother in this culture.
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