The pattern on the bronze drum is very clear: the sun, the elephants, the harp, the house on stilts, the rice pounder, the deer, the toad… Surrounded by concentric circles, carrying the message of the eternal, with no end.
In tattoo art, the image of a bronze drum makes it easy for the Skull 3D viewer to think of a prosperous and prosperous society. Besides, there is also the spirit of solidarity and mutual affection among individuals in the same community.
Some other views also believe that this tattoo has the effect of encouraging the spirit, encouraging strong will to rise, helping people confidently face the difficulties and obstacles ahead.
Most people who like bronze drum tattoos have a unique personality, want to honor their self-worth or affirm their interest in ancient culture.
A few other meanings that bronze drum tattoos bring are:
Desire for high status in society, want to express their ego.
Show love and closeness to nature, wild activities (hunting, gathering, farming...)
Hope for a life of freedom, joy and happiness, not confined to any framework.
Worshiping traditional culture, wanting to keep good values…
2/ The most beautiful & impressive collection of bronze drum tattoos
If you are interested in this type of tattoo, check out some of the trending tattoo designs below.
2.1/ Vietnamese dong drum tattoo on back
Most guys who pursue a bold style will choose a full back tattoo. Drawings also help them to clearly express their own unique personalities.
You can choose textures with diverse layers, both simple and vividly natural. In it, there are 3 decorative rings as follows:
Figures of people and animals: people wearing hats with feathers, people shooting arrows / pounding rice...
Deer and birds intermingled/wooden boat crossing the river…
Birds eat fish: standing children fly, pelicans, spoon storks...
In the center of the tattoo is a symbol like the sun, usually there will be 12 corners representing the 12 months of the year and typical seasons.
In addition, you can intertwine with roman numerals or hieroglyphs… to add more meaning to the overall drawing. Moreover, this also highlights the individuality of each person.
2.2/ Bronze drum tattoo on shoulder
The bronze drum tattoo on the shoulder tends to be simpler than the full back tattoo. In this design, the tattoo artists focus mainly on the strokes of petals, triangles, circles ... interwoven.
This is a gentle style tattoo, suitable for both men and women. The image tends to show faith, hope, and love.
The star image in the center of the tattoo has 12 rays, representing the animals of the earth (the zodiac). In some designs, the central position of the bronze drum will be the moon or the god's eye, depending on the preferences of each person.
2.3/ Dong painted bronze drum tattoo on hand
For this group of tattoos, you can choose the position of skulls motorcycle biceps or wrists, tattoo in a circle. The overall picture creates a very unique atmosphere, bringing a unique and different style.
Most of the bronze drum tattoo designs on the hand are difficult to 'touch', because the patterns are extremely rich, which can flexibly combine many styles.
Some commonly used motifs are: clouds, water waves, mandala flowers, sawtooth, wooden boats, shellfish... Each image has its own unique features about daily life.
2.4/ The bronze drum tattoo on the leg
The calves and ankles are also an ideal location for bronze drum tattoos, suitable for those who like to break away and want to own a special 'mark' like no other.
These tattoo designs are all painted in classic black-and-white ink, shaded in dark and light to create depth and make the image beautiful from any angle.