When it comes to unique and mysterious tattoos, none may be more enchanting the the key and lock tattoo. There are a variety of different ways that the key and lock tattoo is designed. The key and lock tattoo can portray a key and lock, key and padlock, only a key, or only a lock. Key and lock tattoos can be simple in design, with little color or detail. Other key and lock tattoos can be decorated with ribbons, jewels, and vibrant colors.
The key and lock was invented for one thing, to protect one's valuables. Over many years, keys and locks have been used for a variety of different things, such as to start cars and machines. Locks have been used on doors, gates, or used with chains to imprison someone. Everyone is different when it comes to their interpretation of what is valuable. For some, it may be silver, gold, jewelry, and money. But for others, it may be their partner, children, family, or their faith. The key and lock tattoo can relate to anyone of these. For example, one may choose to get a key and lock tattoo with their child's name within the lock. This tattoo can symbolize protection and the high value of one's children.
Before the key and lock was created, men and women had to hid their valuables in creative places. Hollow trees were one popular place where men and women would hide their valuables thousands of years ago. Humans would also hide their valuables under the ground, caves, in trees, behind rocks, and other creative places. The earliest records of keys and locks date back over 4,000 years ago. Records show that the Greeks were credited for the creation of the first key and lock.
Most of us have heard the old metaphor, "you own the key to my heart". One popular version of key and lock tattoos is the key and heart lock tattoo. This design includes a heart shaped keylock or padlock. The key can also have a heart shaped end also. The key and heart lock tattoo can symbolize the metaphor above. This tattoo design can symbolize the love between two people. Couples who want to symbolize their love for one another will usually get this tattoo design. One can get the key tattoo and the other can get the matching lock. If someone is still waiting for the right person to come along, they would wear the key and heart tattoo. This would represent that they are still searching for that special someone. Some locks can be portrayed piercing through the skin.
As you already read above, there are many variations to the key and lock tattoo. The skeleton key is another popular choice that men and women choose. The key can be designed in a variety of different ways, but usually portrays a skull in the design somewhere, Skeleton keys can be designed alone or with a lock. Skeleton key and lock tattoos are usually very colorful, detailed, and often include ribbons with beautiful art. Another popular version include only the key, In such designs, the key is usually decorated, colorful, or may include a ribbon or chain.
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