The original tattoos were used to signify membership within a clan or tribe. Sometimes  they were used as a representation of status and rank. And tattoos were  used this way for 1000s of years in many different cultures all around  the world.
Later on, tattoos were used by sailors, bikers and those who have  been incarcerated in prison as a symbol of membership. Which of course  gave tattoos a disreputable look that prevented its acceptance into the  mainstream for a long time. Until today. Now, tattoos are virtually  everywhere and on everyone. Tattoos are so accepted these days as a form of self-expression and  as a way to respect the important memories that we have in our lives.
And one of the more popular tattoos are the upper back tattoos and  for a good reason. The upper back is a very nice location for all  tattoos because it is flat and has a lot of area to work with. You can  put smaller stylish tattoos around the upper back or you can extend a  full back tattoo up to the neck or arms.
In fact, going with an upper back tattoos is a great way to get  started if you don’t have one yet. And I say this because the upper back  seems for most folks, the least painful part of the body to place a  tattoo on. However, I’m NOT saying it won’t be uncomfortable or painful!  It depends on the person and the threshold for pain.






