In the world of tattoos, tribal tattoos have become really quite popular. In the early 1990's they started to make their appearance, and since then their popularity has continued to grow.
If you have been contemplating the idea of getting a tribal tattoo you will want to give the idea some thought to decide if it is the best tattoo design choice for you. 
In general tribal tattoos are mostly black if not all black. The truth is that black ink is the most durable and long lasting of all the tattoo inks. Many of the more colorful tattoo inks tend to start to fade as the years go by. Black ink has a substantially longer life than those colored inks.
Most tattoo artists are able to do a tribal tattoo for you, and this is probably due in part to their widespread popularity. Additionally, tribal tattoos are bold images that definitely catch someone's eye. If you want to make a statement a tribal tattoo is a good way to do so.
Tribal tattoos are not without their disadvantages. Covering up a tribal tattoo can be very difficult. This is due mainly to the high concentration of black ink. That same black ink is part of why tattoo removal is not very successful with tribal tattoos. Additionally not all tattoo artists are well versed in very traditional tribal tattoos. If you are looking for something very specific you may have a bit of difficulty finding an artist who can create precisely what you are looking for. You also have to be careful when you are choosing a tribal tattoo. You do not want to insult a culture so you will want to take car in choosing the design of your tribal tattoo.
Traditional tribal tattoos all have a purpose behind them. Many of these tattoos were used as an identification tool or to express an individual's social status. Additionally, some people may use these tribal tattoos to symbolize an important life event or rite of passage. Lastly, tribal tattoos are often associated with magical things like protection or healing. You will want to keep this in mind as you select your tribal tattoo design.
