Sea and ocean waves, originating from Japanese tattoo art.
In Irezumi, commonly known as Japanese tattoos, the motif of sea waves or wind gusts is nothing new. These designs have been featured in tattoos for centuries, sometimes as backgrounds and sometimes as the main theme. Their popularity is tied to the Japanese folklore, where dragons, among the most powerful and wise creatures, control elements like water and wind. The art of tattooing has taken a lot from Irezumi, so sea wave tattoos inevitably found their way into other styles and are now seen more frequently.
