Small Tattoo Photo #23167

A well-placed minimal design can carry as much meaning as a full sleeve. The key is choosing a symbol that reads clearly at a reduced scale and placing it where proportions feel natural.

Inspired by jewelry, architecture, and textile patterns, ornamental tattoos create intricate, decorative compositions on the skin. Precision and symmetry are key, giving these pieces an almost meditative quality.

The ribcage offers a private placement that only shows when the wearer chooses. Its curved surface adds dimension to designs, though the area is known for being one of the more sensitive spots to tattoo.