Tribal art tattoos are popular among those who opt to get inked.
Tribal art tattoos have long been popular mainstays of the body art movement. Tattoo artists have portfolios of work available to potential customers, and they invariably contain numerous examples of tribal tattoos inspired by the body art and artwork of indigenous people around the world. If you're looking for a gift based on the tribal art tattoo theme, pay attention to the origin of the artwork to make your gift as specific as possible.
Tribal Art Books
Give your tattooed friend the gift of knowledge with a book about the culture, lifestyle and history of the indigenous people from whom the tattoo design is borrowed. Look for a coffee table book on the subject, which will include lots of photographs and pictures to inform your friend. Plus, once she's armed with a little bit of knowledge, she'll be able to provide a well-rounded and informative answer to questions people will ask about her tattoo and why she chose to get it. You may also opt for a book on the history of body art and tattooing in the world, to show your friend how this custom originated and grew into the statement and movement it is today.
Tattoo Parlor Gift Certificate
One very generous way to show your friend you care is by giving him a gift certificate to the tattoo parlor he prefers. Gift certificates can cover the cost of the consultation, the actual inking and shading, tattoo-care products and any followup visits that may be necessary after the tattoo's completion. Inquire at the tattoo parlor in question by calling their reception desk, or visit in person to purchase a gift certificate.
Tattoo Healing and Protection Products
Assemble a healing and protection kit for your friend's new tattoo. Tattoos require a labor- and time-intensive process of application, and the fundamental altering of the skin requires special attention afterwards. What's more, a new tattoo is essentially an open wound. Ask a tattoo artist about the products he recommends for the care and protection of new tattoos. Your kit could include products like gentle cleanser, sterile gauze pads and tape, oil-free sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin, and anti-inflammatory painkiller, such as ibuprofen.
Tribal Art Decorations and Artwork
Complement your friend's new tribal art tattoo with a piece of artwork or a poster that imitates its style or design. Poster websites, like AllPosters.com or Art.com, have an extensive collection of prints available for matting and framing that can suit a variety of aesthetic preferences. Also look in flea markets and home-goods stores for candle holders, throws, rugs or small sculptures that fit the tribal-art theme of your friend's new tattoo.
