– this has so many meanings and is rich with Symbolism. The Rose flower is the epitome of beauty, the source of irresistible fragrance, the symbol of love and all this with the hidden catch – the thorn that ensures that all this beauty is not without pain. This is what people who get tattoos dream off – something beautiful that is rich in symbolism, has a weighty history, is the stuff of myths and is great to look at.

There is no doubt that a Rose Tattoo is one of the most preferred ones across the world. It is as popular among the westerners as a lotus is in the east. As a matter of fact these two beautiful flowers share a lot of meanings in the world of symbolism and body art. Throughout history, a rose has held a special place in tales, legends and parts of different cultures. The most popular and well known thing that a rose symbolizes is love. But the fact is rose is more than a mere symbol of love.