Flag tattoos for women generally represent homeland pride and heritage, also a symbol of a girl’s individual identity and alliances, flag tattoos can show many things from gay and lesbian pride to religious devotion.

The design of a flag tattoo is just that, a simple flag, determining what you put on your flag is where your creativity and personal identity comes into play. Most flags are done in color and are rarely seen in black and white, often time’s women will show a faded flag or war torn version to characterize their struggles. Flags can also be shown wrapped in other images to reflect more personality and display greater devotion.

Flags have stood to represent people of thousands of years and will continue to display powerful and emotional connections to the wearer and onlookers alike.