Prayer Tattoo Photo #4325

Common motifs include folded hands, beads, verses, and rays of light. This guide covers style, placement, and practical design choices for folded hands.

Combining the strong linework of traditional tattooing with contemporary shading and color theory, neo-traditional pieces feel both familiar and fresh. The style allows for more realistic proportions while keeping the iconic bold look.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.