Okay, where do we start with this one? Probably from the beginning – haha. In this article, we’ll not only present you with a comprehensive tattoo gallery but we’ll also try to explain to you all about the trash polka tattoo style, its origins, and possible uses. So keep on reading to learn more, or scroll right down below to check out the incredible trash polka tattoo ideas we’ve rounded up below!
Still reading? Excellent! Trash polka tattoo is a pretty recent style that emerged in Germany in the mid-2000s. It’s best known for its bold and somewhat chaotic aesthetic, usually combining both realistic and abstract imagery. Another thing that sets it apart from other tattoo styles is its limited color palette – just black and red! This duotone creates a very striking visual, adding to the boldness of the designs a great deal.
In terms of the meaning of these unique tattoos, they’re very open to interpretation. And although some people use this style to express anger and frustration, trash polka tattoo ideas are absolutely not limited to that, and it is really easy to adapt them to your own message. And we think that that is exactly why this style isn’t just a fad, but a long-lasting style with plenty of years ahead of it!
Overall, trash polka tattoos are an absolutely unique way to use body art and express yourself! And if you’d like to see how they actually look, just scroll down below and check out our gallery. Once you’re done, vote for the tattoo designs you liked the most, and don’t forget to share this article with your friends, too!
#1 Trash Polka Phoenix Full Back Tattoo
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#2 Large Black And Red Ink Back Tattoo
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#3 Mickey Trash Polka Style Tattoo On Leg
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#4 Large Trash Polka Tattoo With Skull And Cross
Image source: gianni.disanto
#5 Trash Polka Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#6 Monkey Trash Polka Arm Tattoo
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#7 Trash Polka Chile Tattoo With Eye
Image source: sherrypodesta
#8 Trash Polka Style Tattoo On Leg
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#9 Trash Polka Back Tattoo With Numbers
Image source: manoo_stich
#10 Skull Tattoo On Leg
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#11 Realistic Trash Polka Skeleton Tattoo On Leg
Image source: ivantrapiani
#12 Abstract And Realistic Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#13 Arm Sleeve Tattoos In Progress
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#14 Compass And Flowers Tattoo On Back
“Trash Polka Style compass and flowers by Frank Rudy at Central Tattoos Studio in Philadelphia.”
Image source: PrincessSharkHat
#15 Johnny Cash Tattoo On Arm
“Second session on a Johnny Cash trash polka piece by David Mushaney @ Rebel Muse Tattoo in Lewisville, TX.”
Image source: DJFracture
#16 Red Devil And Black Skeleton Dance Tattoo
Image source: lennystattooer
#17 Thailand Trash Polka Style Tattoo
Image source: rts_rangsittattoostudio
#18 Lettering Black And Red Tattoo
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#19 Animals Trash Polka Tattoo
Image source: manoo_stich
#20 Abstract Trash Polka Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#21 Forever And Ever Text Trash Polka Tattoo
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#22 Chaotic Trash Polka Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#23 Abstract Large Red And Black Tattoo On Leg
Image source: gianni.disanto
#24 Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Image source: gianni.disanto
#25 Red And Black Curves Snake Tattoo
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#26 Large Poppy Tattoo On Leg
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#27 Abstract Trash Polka Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Image source: gianni.disanto
#28 Abstract And Realistic Skull Tattoo On Leg
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#29 Abstract And Realistic Tattoo On Leg
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#30 Arm Sleeve Tattoo With Woman Portrait
“My finished trash polka sleeve done by Neon at Point of Entry Tattoo in Derry, NH.”
Image source: muffin_smusher
#31 Large Floral Trash Polka Style Tattoo
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#32 Photo-Realistic And Abstract Arm Tattoos
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#33 Realistic And Abstract Trash Polka Tattoo
Image source: Mistyk
#34 Trash Polka Face Tattoo
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#35 Woman And Lion Back Tattoo
Image source: ivantrapiani
#36 Dark Spider Tattoo On Leg
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#37 Trash Polka Arm Football Tattoo
Image source: olga__t_t
#38 Large Tattoo On Leg
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#39 Trash Polka Large Tattoo Design
Image source: gianni.disanto
#40 Trash Polka Style Heart Tattoo
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#41 Dark Full Back Tattoo With Skull
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#42 Crow Tattoo On Leg
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#43 Trash Polka Forearm Clock Tattoo
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#44 Crowned Fox And Poppies Trash Polka Style Tattoo
Image source: franckrudyy
#45 Itachi Anime Trash Polka Arm Tattoo
Image source: sherrypodesta
#46 Selknam Trash Polka Tattoo
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#47 Black And Red Ink Head Tattoo
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#48 Vault Symbol Tattoo On Leg
“Thigh trash polka piece including Vault Symbol. Done by Mike in Inkspiration, Inverurie, Scotland.”
Image source: Highlander244
#49 Large Abstract Back Tattoo
Image source: manoo_stich
#50 Trash Polka Back Tattoo With Nature View
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#51 Chaotic Trash Polka Tattoo
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#52 Calf Tattoo With Deer And Star
“Trash Polka calf piece done By Taylor Richards, Skin illusions, Sudbury Ontario.”
Image source: PrehistoricUnicorn
#53 “Lost Highway” Trash Polka Leg Sleeve Tattoos
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#54 Trash Polka Bird Tattoo On Head
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#55 Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo In Progress
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#56 Realistic And Abstract Tattoo
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#57 Black And Red Light Bulb Tattoo On Hand
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#58 Dark Large Trash Polka Style Tattoo
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#59 Arm Sleeve Tattoo With Typography
Image source: gianni.disanto
#60 Abstract Arm Sleeve Trash Polka Tattoo
Image source: gianni.disanto
#61 Large Chest And Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Image source: franckrudyy
#62 Realistic And Abstract Music Tattoo
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#63 Freya And Cats Back Tattoo
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#64 Heart Tattoo On Chest
“Trash polka style heart. Done by Tiara Gordon at Beneath the Surface, Niagara Falls, NY.”
Image source: Ruman17
#65 Full Forearm Music Themed Tattoo
“My first tattoo – Full forearm trash polka music themed tattoo by Andy Jung at Tattoo Lous in Selden, NY.”
Image source: deletedscenes
#66 Hawk Moth Tattoo On Arm
“Trash Polka Death’s Head Hawkmoth by Aura at North Main Tattoo Studio, Plymouth, MI.”
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#67 Arm Sleeve Tattoo With Eye
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#68 Large Tattoo Collaboration
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#69 Geometric And Realistic Trash Polka Arm Tattoo
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#70 Trash Polka Full Back Tattoo With Compass
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#71 Trash Polka Wolf Tattoo
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#72 Monkey Jungle Back Tattoo
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#73 Large Abstract Back Tattoo
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#74 Realistic And Abstract Large Tattoo
Image source: Mistyk
#75 Wolf Trash Polka Shoulder Tattoo
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#76 Large Black And Red Back Tattoo
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#77 Marilyn Monroe Black And Red Arm Tattoo
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#78 Fibonacci Geometry And Skull Tattoo On Leg
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#79 Phoenix Calf Tattoo
“Asian/Trash Polka Phoenix on my calf done by Chen (Artist at Up2UTattoo Bangkok, done at Trust in Mannheim, Germany).”
Image source: Greentras
#80 Imperial Emblem (Star Wars) Tattoo
“Trash Polka Imperial Emblem (Star Wars) – by James Greenway at Capital Tattoo – Edmonton, AB.”
Image source: turnbased
#81 Robin Tattoo
“Trash polka / watercolor Robin by Ali at White Rabbit Tattoo Studio in NYC.”
Image source: hyperforce
#82 Triangle, Rooster And And Fish Tattoo On Back
“Trash Polka and watercolor tattoo style on my back by Mojsa, Tattoo Club Erdoglija, Kragujevac, Serbia.”
Image source: ChamplooAttitude
#83 Large Trash Polka Toronto Tattoo
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#84 Octopus And Compass Arm Tattoo
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#85 Owl Tattoo On Leg
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#86 Large Chaotic Tattoo
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#87 Trap Trash Polka Tattoo On Leg
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#88 Heart And Bat Tattoo
“My first tattoo! Trash polka heart/fruit bat/barbells by Chris Rogers in San Francisco.”
Image source: shinerai
#89 Large Skull And Bone Tattoo On Chest
Image source: cyril.c_tattoo
#90 Octopus And Compass Arm Tattoo
“Octopus vs Trash Polka, done by Jason at Rising Dragon, NYC.”
Image source: Greenie3226
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