Dragonfly Tattoos

A Little Bit About Dragonfly Tattoos

The dragonfly, with its fragile, fine line characterizations and wispy thin, yet semitransparent wings and body, is a popular insect subject for tattoos.

According to some Native American groups, the dragonfly represents nimble activity. To the Chinese, the dragonfly represents summertime and also is a symbol of unsteadiness.

In Japan, the dragonfly has much more meaning. According to history, Japan was once known as Akitsu-shimu, which means "Dragonfly Island".

In early Japan the dragonfly represented good luck, it was an indication of a fruitful harvest, and used as a symbol by emperors as well as clans of warriors.

Dragonfly tattoos can be construed as a good luck charm of sorts.