TATTOOS WITH BORICUA ROOTS
Designs that represent Puerto Rico in tattoos
Tattoo designs and ideas based on the Ancient designs and modern symbols from the islands of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, in the Greater Antilles, on the islands of Quisqueya (“La Española”) and Boriken (Puerto Rico).
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Why the term “Boricua”?
It refers to a person from Puerto Rico or a descendant of this island: it is a synonym for “Puerto Rican.” This word has its roots in the Taíno people, indigenous people originally from the island of “Borikén,” which means “land of the brave and noble Lord,” today Puerto Rico.
BORICUA TATTOO with CAROLINA coat of arms
This is a custom tattoo created for a visitor of this web in Boricua style with the classic designs of The Morro, Taino sun and turtle, Puerto Rico flag and the coat of arms of Carolina, Puerto Rico.
I create this style of tattoos with different designs like Taino sun, Cogui frog, Cemi/trigonolito (Yocahú, o Yucahú-Guamá…spirit of yuca), turtle, bird, ancient Boricua goddess, all surrounded by tribal designs in this same style like water, hurricane and wind symbols.
I also add non-Taino symbols: Puerto Rico or Dominican Republic flags, coat of arms of a particular city or region, Maga flower (national flower of Puerto Rico), The Morro (San Felipe clastle tower), palm trees…
TAINO SUN
The Taino Sun is a petroglyph (“carved in stone”) part of the Zamas Indigenous Mural, located in the neighborhood of Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
Usually, in a Taino tattoo, I place the sun as the main element on the shoulder or, if it is an arm and half chest tattoo, I place it on the chest.
Other designs to include in a Boricua tattoo
Coqui (Taino frog), Taino Goddess, Trigonolito, Taino bird, Taino turtle, and we can make new symbols of Puerto Rico like a colored flag or in tribal style (this depends on the style of the tattoo) , and The Morro (Tower of the Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, San Juan de Puerto Rico).
BORICUA MIXED STYLE :
Tattoos with a combination of Boricua, Taino and Polynesian symbols
This is other style of tattoos that I create, and that I call Taino Mixed: a combination of Taino art with Polynesian designs. Many people love these styles and want their Taino tattoos combined with Polynesian symbols of strength,shark teeth, ocean waves and spearheads…look great!
Boricua Taino Polynesian tattoo ( Boricua Taino Mixed) with colors
Some clients prefer a Boricua mixed tattoo (Boricua+Taino+Polynesian) with some designs in colors (PR flag, maga flowers…) that’s why I also add some colors over the Boricua designs and Polynesian areas to unify the whole tattoo.
Have you already decided on the style of Taino tattoo you want?
I’m Juno, professional tattoo designer: I will be happy to create your unique tattoo completely online!
THIS IS HOW TO START:
- Send me this Easy Tattoo Form or email me to get a free quote (and some suggestions, if needed) about the tattoo that you want.
- We will work together step by step creating your tattoo*.
- Get your custom tattoo design ready to be inked at your local tattoo shop.
*Usually, due to my years of experience designing tattoos, you will see your tattoo ready in the first draft. Of course, I will make all the modifications until the tattoo looks as you want. No revision limits.
Or email me if you prefer. Also, you can add a couple of reference pictures about the style and/or designs that you prefer for your tattoo.
