Feather tattoos can become more meaningful based on its fine lines and shades. It can represent beauty, being sensuous and delicate as well as other ideas. Sometimes a feather tattoo indicates the wearer’s design to be free. A feather tattoo can look stunning due to its softness and curvy patterns.
What Do Feather Tattoos Mean?
Most often, feather tattoos are always being associated with Native Americans. But this is not always the case. Feathers represent the power of the birds. During rituals, Native Americans use feathers since they believe that it represents the spirit of the bird. When they want to thank the bird spirits they express it by waving a feather over a sacred fire.
Eagle feathers are given to warriors in honor of their courage and bravery. Some people believe that feathers are a way of communication from the spiritual world. For instance, if you see feathers on your way, it is a sign from a loved one who has died.
Generally, feather tattoos symbolize freedom. However, it can also represent other meanings such as birth, loss or luck. The feather tattoo might be simple yet it has a deep meaning. It’s meaning greatly varies depending on which bird does the feather belongs. Feather designs are being used by Native Americans way back then. Now, it is also embraced by women all over the world.
100 Best Feather Tattoo Designs with Images
1. Side Feather Tattoo
The effect is just perfect.
2. 3D Feather Tattoo Designs
This one looks like a cotton candy feather. What do you think?
3. Feather Tattoos on Wrist
Feather tattoo designs can be elegant or unique depending on the particular bird that they are taken from.
4. Beautiful Feather Tattoo Designs
The feather tattoo of a peacock, eagle or other birds will be related to the bird’s attributes.
5. Best Feather Tattoo
This one seems to look like a plant.
6. Feather Tattoo Behind the Ear
It looks like braided hair.
7. Best Feather Tattoos
This feet feather tattoo is quite common.
8. Feather Tattoos Designs And Ideas
Feather tattoos can also look great if you use more than one color. Tribal feather tattoos are usually placed on the lower leg.
9. Bird Feathers Tattoo on Neck
Eagle feathers are believed to be sacred.
10. Colorful Feather Tattoos
This is a typical tattoo idea with a unique design. It is a different twist of the most commonly used tattoo idea.
11. Black And White Tattoo
Feather tattoos are greatly associated with freedom since it can fly quickly in the wind.
12. Black Feather Tattoo
Are you aware that this is a temporary tattoo?
13. Be Foolish
The combination of other colors on a feather tattoo can make it look more captivating.
14. Wrist Feather Tattoos
The best thing about feather tattoos is that it can be placed on any part of the body.
15. Creative Feather Tattoos
Feather tattoos can be mixed with other design in order to make it look more appealing.
16. Tell Them Stories
Feather tattoos have different meanings in different cultures. A little quote is not all that bad.
17. Side Feather Tattoos
For the native Americans, they wear feather tattoos in order to become in touch with the spirits.
18. Small Tattoo
If you want to have a feather tattoo then choose a bird that you want to be identified with.
19. Half Sleeve Feather Tattoos
Feather tattoos are symbolic since they belong to the most magnificent creature which has the ability to fly.
20. Fabulous Feather Tattoo
Undoubtedly, feather tattoos is a favorite among men and women due to its beauty and meaning.
21. Eagle Feather Tattoo
Feathers can symbolize a lot of things such as freedom, independence, success and liberty.
22. Beautiful Feather Tattoos
Oftentimes, feather tattoos can also be used to used to highlight one’s individuality.
23. Forearm Tattoo
Feather tattoos can also represent courage, travel, bravery and others depending of the attributes of the bird.
24. Neck Tattoo
In some cultures, feathers are recognized as messages coming from the spiritual world.
25. Exotic Finger Tattoo
Feather tattoos are usually worn on any part of the body especially where it is visible.
26. Fabulous Peacock Feather Tattoo
For the Native Americans, feather tattoos provide spiritual protection.
27. Fantastic Colored Peacock Feather
The ideal placement of colorful feather tattoos, such as peacock feathers, is the foot.
28. Unique Feather Tattoo
The thin strokes of the feather look magnificent.
29. Feather And Birds Tattoo
Feathers are considered as protectors which is similar to an amulet.
30. Feather And Peacock Head Tattoos On Feet
Peacock feather tattoos are mostly chosen by women because of its beauty and various colors.
31. Even broken wings can fly away.
Sometimes delicate feather tattoos are done in monochrome along with some meaningful words.
32. Time to let go…
Native Americans include feathers in their attire to show individual status.
33. Traditional Tattoo
Native Americans believed that when feathers are worn properly, it can protect them as they will enter the spiritual world.
34. Dreamcatcher Tattoo
When feathers are attached to the dreamcatcher, it could signify as the vessel that can drive bad dreams away.
35. Feather Chest Tattoo
A feather tattoo can also be used as a symbol of good dreams. This is done is an abstract style.
36. Feather Symbolism
Men who wore their feather tattoo on their arm looks cute.
37. Feather Back Tattoo
Most often, people choose feather tattoos which match their beliefs.
38. Feather Tattoo Designs For Women
Egyptians have a belief that feathers are related to sky gods. This matching tattoo can also be done on the upper back.
39. Small Tattoo Designs
Just perfect! So simple yet so beautiful!
40. Elegant Feather Tattoos
A colorful tattoo is perfect for any women since it is visible and it lights up the area where it is placed.
41. Blue Feather Tattoo
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings.
42. Life and Love Tattoo
As mentioned above, feather tattoos represent birth and loss.
43. Eyes Tattoo
Eagle feathers can symbolize honor and bravery.
44. Unique and Colorful Feather Tattoo
Feathers are usually awarded to warriors as a sign of gratitude for the courage that they’ve shown.
45. Red Feather Tattoos
Red tattoos signify passion.
46. Colored Feather and Birds Tattoo
This is a nice looking tattoo! Very colorful!
47. Magnificent Feather Tattoos
This is a light tattoo that can only look great if you have a fair skin.
48. Feather Tattoo On Thumb
Feathers are also regarded as a significant part of any rituals and ceremonies.
49. Simple Feather Tattoos
This tattoo idea can be seen most often.
50. Whole Back Tattoo
If you want to have a large tattoo then you can place it at the center of your back.
51. Foot Tattoo
Christians recognize that a feather represents virtue.
52. Feather Tattoos For Men
An eagle feather tattoo is one of the most commonly used design.
53. White Feather Tattoos
White tattoo signifies purity.
54. Meaningful Feather Tattoos
According to some people, feathers signify dreams since it is very hard to grasp.
55. Yin Yang Feather Tattoos
A black feather tattoo and a white feather tattoo is perfect for couples.
56. Peacock Feather Tattoos
The peacock feather tattoo is quite popular since the peacock bird is very symbolic.
57. Matching Feather Tattoo
The tattoo design blends well with her dark complexion.
58. Feather Tattoo With Hearts
Feather tattoos which are placed on the ribs, upper back and stomach express the erotic side of the wearer.
59. Feather Neck Tattoo
According to some people, feathers signify dreams since it is very hard to grasp.
60. Feather Temporary Tattoo
Feathers also represents one’s ability to overcome obstacles in life.
61. Female Feather Tattoos
Sometimes feathers are incoporated into memorial tattoo designs so as to honor their deceased loved ones.
62. Female Feather Tattoos
Feathers can also be used as a symbol for a new beginning.
63. Flashy Feather Tattoo
Feathers from Peacock, Eagle, Egret, Ostrich, Swallow, Parrot, and the Turkey are usually used for tattoo ideas.
64. Side Feather Tattoo Design
In order to satisfy their Gods, Egyptians use feathers.
65. Lovely Foot Tattoo
In some cultures, when a feather is seen flying in your path, it means that a loved one has passed away.
66. Great Right Arm Feather Tattoo
Feather tattoos which are done with neat patterns look awesome.
67. Armband tattoo
Colored feather tattoos have varied meaning depending on its color.
68. Feather Tattoo Designs
Sometimes feathers are being associated with angels because feathers come from winged creatures.
69. Indian Feather Tattoos
There are various designs for feather tattoos. You can combine it with words, birds, quotes and others.
70. Infinity Feather Tattoos For Foot
Love and infinity together with a feather tattoo is a perfect combination.
71. Feather Tattoo for Women
A black feather tattoo is best for women.
72. Little Feather Tattoo For Women
The wrist is a good placement for women’s tattoo.
73. Mind Blowing Tattoos
Feather and flying birds tattoo look great when combined with quotes.
74. Feather Tattoos with Various Patterns
Tribal feather tattoos are usually placed on the lower leg.
75. Elegant Tattoo
A simple design can look great if it’s well-done.
76. Colorful Peacock Feather Tattoo
Never to suffer would never to have been blessed.
77. Feather Arm Tattoo Designs
You can never go wrong with a traditional tattoo.
78. Foot Tattoo Designs
Some artists most often will find some ways in order to make a simple design stand out.
79. Simple Feather Tattoo
This is one of the most commonly used tattoo design.
80. Peacock Feather Tattoos
Peacock feathers represent immortality. It is believed that their flesh will not get rotten after death.
81. Feather and Birds Tattoos
Small birds and feather tattoo is ideal for girls.
82. Feather and Skull Tattoos
Looks glamorous!
83. Stylish Tattoo
A feather tattoo is a favorite among women because it’s cute and beautiful.
84. Black and White Feather Tattoo
A black and white tattoo is one of the coolest tattoo design.
85. Henna Tattoo
Tribal tattoo designs are being used by ancient cultures.
86. Small Feather Tattoo Ideas
Feather tattoos can represent strength.
87. Small Feather Tattoo Design
In movies, a falling feather is considered as a forewarning for things to come.
88. Feather Leg Tattoo
One of the most creative tattoo designs is a feather breaking off in order to give way to flying birds.
89. 3D Feather Tattoo
Owl feathers are believed to represent mystery and intellectual skills.
90. Red Feather Tattoo
Feather tattoos are obtained by people who want to be recognized for their Native American heritage.
91. Delicate Feather Tattoo
Are you aware that this is a temporary tattoo?
92. Tattoo of A Feather On A Foot
This eagle feather tattoo can look excellent if it inked with quotes.
93. Splendid Feather Tattoos
A feather tattoo shows your desire to fly.
94. In your dreams…
There are different quote ideas that can match to your feather tattoo.
95. Colorful Feather Tattoos
This is done in a very colorful style.
96. White Ink Feather Tattoo
This tattoo design shows your individuality.
97. Feather Pen Tattoo
One of the most significant meanings of a feather tattoo is freedom.
98. Wrist Flying Birds And Feather Tattoo
This tattoo can also be done on the waist.
99. Black and Blue Tattoo
A dark-colored tattoo is best for those who have a light complexion.
100. Black and White Feather Tattoos
The back is the most common placement of a feather tattoo.
There are many interpretations of feather tattoos. Each person has his own version. Today, feathers are also used in jewelry, clothing, and others. Feather tattoos are also popular among famous celebrities such as Zac Efron and Erin Wasson. The late singer Amy Winehouse has an eagle tattoo on her wrist. Leona Lewis has an elegant and delicate blue feather tattoo on her shoulder. Feather tattoos can also look great on the neck.
It seems that wherever you decide to place your feather tattoos it can still look great, regardless of what size you prefer or what skin color you have. Even a small wrist tattoo can already look elegant and classy. If you have a unique feather tattoo idea then you are welcome to share it!
Hey readers! I’m Jeffrey and your tattoo artist of the day;) I have been drawing and painting my whole life, and after graduating high school I decided it was time for a bigger challenge and I started drawing on people. I’m so fortunate I got to express my creativity through my body art and even more so to share my passion with my now wife Emilie. She started working with me in my tattoo shop as a piercer and I started writing about and photographing, my creations on this blog. I love to hear from you and hope you enjoy our work together!