Ankle Bracelet Tattoos

Some of the most unique tattoos can be found at the ends of legs - ankle bracelet tattoos are a great way to show off your designs while adorning your legs.

Ankles have long been a favorite spot for women to get tattoos. Right at the end of what many feel is the shapeliest part of the female body, the ankle can be a great place for a little tattoo. Accentuated by wearing high heels or sandals, ankle tats can draw attention to a woman's legs, or be covered up, depending on what is needed at the time.

Men get tattoos here as well, although this locale isn't as popular for males as females. Often, a man's ankle tattoo will be a continuation of a tattoo on their foot or leg.

Ankle bracelet tats can be seen as an "ink anklet" around your lower leg. As is seen with wristband tattoos, ankle bracelets go all the way around the ankle in a circle fashion. There is some debate among artists as to whether or not an ankle bracelet should be tattooed in a closed circular manner - some feel that to close the circle on an anklet or bracelet means bad luck.

There are many different themes that can be seen in this type of tattoo, ranging from a stark black barbed wire tattoo to a colorful charm bracelet tat. The round style of these tattoos allows for many different ideas that can take advantage of this area and it's specific anatomy.

Flowers and nature can work well in ankle bracelet tattoos - vines, for example, naturally wind around things. An ivy vine going around your ankle can both look classy and show your love of nature. Another good idea for those who like a bit more color is a morning glory vine. These trumpet-shaped flowers also grow on a vine and can make a different style for your nature inspired tat.

As with most parts of the body, tribal designs are great for creating interesting looking ankle bracelet tattoos. These all black tattoos can be customized to the wearer, so they can include any lumps or bumps that are naturally occurring in your ankle area. Tribal tattoos can also include other images or themes, such as crosses, butterflies and almost any other item you can think of. Incorporating these images into a tribal ankle bracelet can add a new flare to a classic type of tattoo.

These anklets could be translated into a tattoo.

If you want to get anklet tattoos, there are tons of places where you can find inspiration for your ink. If you have a favorite "real" ankle bracelet, why not see if it can be translated into a tattoo? That way, you can always be wearing your favorite piece. Another interesting idea - a staff of music. Five lines and a treble clef, along with some notes, can make a great looking anklet.

Need some help deciding? Here are some websites with more ideas for your new tattoo:

• Rank My Tattoos shows a number of different tats in the ankle area, including anklet/bracelets.
• Tattoo Joy shows many different ankle tats, with ankle bracelets made out of vines and flowers shown as examples.

Finally, remember that ankle tattoos may take quite a bit of planning and tattoo time to create. They can also be quite painful - as with any tattoo that's done in a bony area, there is less fat and muscle to cushion the tattoo as it is being completed. Additionally, ankle tattoos (especially those that go all the way around the ankle) are in a sensitive area that gets much activity - from movement to rubbing pants legs. It is often better to get tattoos in this area during a time of year when you don't have to wear long pants.

• Pictures of Star Tattoos
• Butterfly and Dragonfly Tattoos
• Butterfly Fairy Tattoos
• How Many Tattoos Are Too Many?
• Celebrity Tattoo Quiz

• Wrist Tattoos
• Design Your Own Tattoos
• Angel Wing Tattoos
• Celebrity Tattoo Pictures
• Cross Tattoos

• Free Drawings of Tattoos
• Music Note Tattoos
• Barbed Wire Tattoos
• Wristband Tattoos
• Scroll Tattoos