A tattoo is an inked symbol on your skin, meant to last forever. Suppose you’re considering getting a leg tattoo. In that case, you might find it interesting that leg tattoos signified social status in ancient Egypt and Rome. In Samoa traditions, however, getting tattooed was a sign of bravery. That’s because those who wanted to get them done had to handle incredible levels of pain. Now, if you go for a leg sleeve tattoo, you must also consider your pain tolerance level.
Tattoo ideas for men have deep historical roots. Sleeve tattoos, known as Horimono, originated as markers of social status and identity. Later, they became widely popular through the Yakuza, Japan’s infamous organized crime syndicate, as a means of self-expression and artistry. Today, many men choose large tattoo designs to represent personal beliefs, while others view a leg sleeve tattoo as a stunning artistic masterpiece.
Now, let’s spill the tea on some tattoo statistics. According to the data, the United States is the third most tattooed country, with 46% of respondents admitting to having at least one tattoo. Italy is the first (48%), and Sweden is the second (47%).
Are you, too, looking to join the inked fam? Would you consider getting your legs inked? If so, what tattoo ideas would work best on the legs? If you are struggling with the answer, we have compiled a list of our favorite leg tattoo ideas to help you!
Scroll down below to check the ideas for yourself, and find an exciting and informative interview with highly respected tattoo artist Sebastian Quick. And once you are done going through the list, let us know what you think about these leg sleeve tattoo designs in the comments!
#1 Greek Gods & Angels Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#2 Ballerina Leg Tattoo
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#3 Beneath a Pirate Ship Half Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Men
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#4 Ancient Egypt-inspired Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#5 Colored Half Sleeve Tattoo With Cartoons
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#6 Mind-blowing Tattoo Art
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#7 Stan Lee Tribute Shin Tattoo
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#8 Sweet Poppy in a Half Sleeve Tattoo
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#9 Botanical Garden Shin Tattoos
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#10 Cosmic Thigh Tattoo
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#11 Full Sleeve Geometric Art Tattoo
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#12 A Black and White Leg Sleeve Tattoo Idea
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#13 Blossoming Flower on a Thigh Tattoo
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#14 Medieval Art Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#15 A Kraken Half Leg Tattoo
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#16 Geometric Illusion Shin Tattoos
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#17 Let’s Map the Leg With a Full Sleeve Tattoo
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#18 The Rabbit Getting Out of the Woods
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#19 Artistic Waves Made of Dots
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#20 Wolves and Owls in a Black Forest Leg Tattoo
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#21 No to Colored Tights, Yes to Colored Leg Tattoos for Women
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#22 Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo With Black and Gold Colors
“By Matt Curzon Out Of “Empire” in Prahran, Melbourne Victoria, Australia.”
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#23 Collaboration Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#24 Matchy-matchy Leg Sleeve Tattoos
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#25 Owl Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#26 When Rome Stands Stoic on a Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#27 Wild Animals Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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#28 Flowery Planets on Lower Leg Tattoos for Females
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#29 Swimming With an Octopus Thigh Tattoo
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#30 Fairy Folklore Leg Sleeve
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#31 Geometrical Puzzle or Geometric Pattern?
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#32 Dark Currawong Leg Tattoo
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#33 Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Daring Females
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#34 Jungle-themed Full Sleeve Tattoo
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#35 Full Leg Disney Tattoo
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#36 Heart Vs. Brain
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#37 You Need to Stand Still for This One
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#38 Daring First Tattoo
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#39 Tree Of Life Tattoo
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#40 Floral Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Women
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#41 Bee and Space Thigh Tattoo
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#42 Basketball Lover Leg Tattoo
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#43 Symmetric Cathedral Shin Tattoo
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#44 Abstract Half Sleeve Tattoo
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#45 Keep Quiet in a Dark LA Tattoo
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