The lilac flower comes in a variety of colors. With its unique appearance and association with love, lilacs are a great subject for a flower tattoo.  

Humans have a long and interesting relationship with flowers. In fact, some of the earliest known expressions of human creativity were depictions of flowers, carved into stone thousands of years ago. One only has to look at the way flowers are utilized in different cultural rituals, like weddings and funerals, to see that this ancient fascination is alive and well in contemporary society.  

More people are choosing to get flowers permanently inked on their bodies, and not just the stereotypical rose tattoo.  

One of these beautiful blossoms that continues to inspire is the lilac. Read on to explore lilac tattoo design that will help you with your next – or first tattoo!

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1. Abstract Lilac Tattoo Design

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Given the personal nature of these permanent decorations it is no surprise that some floral tattoo ideas take a more abstract and creative approach. Lilacs are the perfect tattoo idea for these interesting examples.

With their vibrant colors and the opportunity that they provide for artists to create a unique and compelling composition, lilacs can be used equally effectively as the focus of an abstract tattoo or as a complimentary detail that helps tie the rest of the floral design together.

2. Black and Gray Lilac Tattoos

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