Dahlia is a beautiful, mysterious flower, which is a wonderful floral theme for tattoos. Dahlia tattoo symbolizes elegance, love, and wealth.
Dahlias are native to Mexico and South America. Large tuberous inflorescences in the form of one (or two) brightly colored buds.
The Black Dahlia variety was popularized in James Ellroy‘s novel of the same name. As for tattoo collectors, they focus on different bright colors.
Dahlia is often depicted in tattoo sketches as one of the elements of the composition of a flower bouquet. Dahlia tattoos are found alongside other flowers such as daisies, roses, and its cousin, the sunflower.
Are black Dahlias considered a real flower?
The black dahlia is not a flower found in nature. This is the famous thriller by American writer James Ellroy, which is based on the murder of Elizabeth Short in 1947.
Based on the novel “Black Dahlia“, a movie was made in 2006. The film stars Aaron Eckhart, Josh Hartnett, Hilary Swank, and Scarlett Johansson.
Dahlias in Tattoos with a floral bouquet
Dahlia, with its striking, densely petaled flowers and bright colors, is popular for use with other flowers in floral tattoo bouquets.
Some cool contrasting designs include the popular rose, daisies, wildflowers and sunflower (which is a cousin of the dahlia).
Where is a Dahlia Tattoo usually placed?
In nature, the dahlia is considered a large flower, so it is suitable for tattooing large areas of the body.
It is popular for drawings on the thigh and calf of the leg and upper arm.
Dahlia Tattoo Gallery
The next best dahlia tattoos showcase a number of colorful and classic black and gray designs. You can use this collection as inspiration for your next tattoo concept.
Dahlia Tattoo Stencil
