What is the most cliched tattoo you can think of? Chinese characters? A tribal armband? How about a Celtic ... earnest and almost always American. Other telltale signs: the style of jeans they ...

How does the community really feel about it? Prepare to dive in. The Basics: What Is an Armband Tattoo? A traditional armband tattoo is exactly what it sounds like — one or more thick ...

The origins of American traditional tattoos trace back to the nineteenth century, rising to prominence among sailors and soldiers during the Civil War, and later proliferating among different ...