Ornamental Art is timeless in essence and can incorporate singular Art images amongst intricate free flowing tattoo design patterns. The ornamental style of tattooing imitates wood carvings on the body. These images consist of lines, spirals, waves, and crosses, often united in patterns. Such drawings look especially beautiful on a large scale, but small ornamental tattoos can also be successfully done. Ornamental tattoos, first of all, symbolize special protection. Many have amulets tattooed on their skin which they believe offers protection and helps in difficult situations. Such symbolisms and meanings are influenced by the emergence of tattoo ornaments; they originated from the time when our ancestors would ask for help from different deities. Depending on the elements of the image, the ornament could mean fertility, power, beauty, wisdom, sacred knowledge, well-being, and a connection with the universe, amongst others.

Since the ancient times, it was believed that floral and deciduous ornaments symbolize harmony, femininity, protection, and family happiness; red was also a very popular color. The lotus flower in ornamental style tattoos means solar energy, morality, purity, and longevity. Regarding color, our ancestors believed that the color red warded off bad energy.