One of the most popular and recognizable animals in the world is the tiger, and its more than just a cool cat. As one of earth’s most cunning and aggressive predators, the tiger mainly stands for strength. But it also could mean intelligence too, as anyone who has come face to face with a live one can tell you.
Tiger tattoos play a very important role in many Asian cultures including India, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Japan. They play pretty much the same role that the lion plays in African and European civilizations. They tend to symbolize grace, power, patience, ferocity, beauty, speed, cruelty and a few other aspects of life. Similar to the famous folk tale of the werewolf, some Asian cultures told a story of a weretiger. This was a human that could turn into a tiger.
When it comes to tiger tattoos you’ve got a lot of options. Everything from a picture of a one laying down in a lazy position, to one snarling and clawing at the viewer. There are many cartoon designs or even highly detailed and realistic tats of this creature. A few people even get the orange, black and white striping tattooed onto their skin so that it resembles the pattern of a tiger’s coat and this can look amazing if you get the right artist. 
If you are one of an Asian culture, or maybe even just like the nature and design of this creature this tattoo may just be an excellent choice. With so many styles and sizes to choose from you could place this design almost anywhere you like.
