Chain Tattoo Ideas and Meaning

As a rule, the chain is connected with negative phenomena. The first thing that comes to mind when you see a chain is prison, imprisonment, restraint and restriction. However, it is clear to all of us that it is not only a negative phenomenon. It can mean to keep something somewhere. A tattoo with this image can have many significant meanings. Its main explanation is lack of freedom or slavery. It is a sign of protection, power, freedom, persistence and majesty too. You can apply this ink in such parts of the body as isthmus, carpus or knee. Let’s look at some sketches of this tattoo that really deserve attention.

Broken Link Chain

A sketch with a broken link or a broken chain represents the achievement of freedom. If a prisoner applies this ink, it means that he hopes to get freedom. This ink is frequently done by those who have already achieved the long-awaited freedom.

Locket Tattoo Idea

The chain and medallion tattoo is a very mysterious design. It means that the chain keeps a picture or symbol that is very important to the wearer of the tattoo. It can be related to a loved one or something else significant.

Bike Chain Tattoo

No matter how unusual it may seem to you, a chain tattoo can represent a great love for a bicycle. You can often see this tattoo on cyclists. The choice of this design is due to the fact that the bike itself has a chain․ With this tattoo, people around you can easily understand what your favourite pastime is.

There is a great deal of variations of the this tattoo. Scroll down to pick the one that best suits you. Moreover, you can consult your tattooist if you desire to complement the sketch with attributes that better convey your essence.