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Dragon Tattoos

In the East, the dragon is a symbol of wisdom, luck and power; in the West, of courage and guarded treasure. That's why dragon tattoos are drawn in two very different languages: the scaly Eastern dragon winding through the clouds and the European dragon with its wings spread.

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Its long, winding body makes the dragon ideal for placements that follow the body's lines: a composition wrapping along the arm, a slender fine line dragon running down the spine or a large Japanese piece covering the back.

Things to know about Dragon Tattoos

The body's flow picks the spot

A dragon looks alive when its curves follow the direction of the muscle and bone. Rotate the design in the try-on tool to find the angle where its body sits best on the arm or spine.

Fine line or irezumi?

A fine line dragon stays small and delicate, but scale detail spreads over time; a Japanese irezumi dragon needs a large size and several sessions.

The companion motif

Peonies, clouds, waves or a sword change the dragon's story. Plan not just the dragon but the motifs around it together with your artist.

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