In Reply to: bali symbol - tattoo posted by yevisha on Wednesday, 5. March 2008 at 10:19 Bali Time:
There is 2 parts to this sign, one which is used above the Holy Temples and it is highly offensive to use, even if you are Balinese and not relating it to the Temple.
If you go to a tattooist (good speller..LOL) they will not have this sign with that section above, it looks a little like a helmet..
No offence in having the bottom bit..some people say that bit means home away from home..but I'm not sure.. Alot of places will tattoo sign on in a reversed fashion as well..
My hubby had his done high on body, shoulder but only bottom section and his was reversed with out us relising till too late..
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but this was explained to us in broken English...and took him a long time like he was shy or embarrassed to tell us, even when we've known him for years.