First and foremost, our Polynesian tattoos are art—you might choose an item simply because you love how it looks.

A Polynesian tattoo can also speak to who you are, it can inspire you, or serve as daily reminders of what matters to you. So you might choose a design because some of its motifs express what’s important to you.

For each of our tattoo designs, you’ll find the meanings that the artist has expressed on the product’s page.  We’ve also added the main meanings that some of the most prominent motifs in the design can have.

But there are no hard rules:  The tattoos on NĀ KOA gear were created for you, and you can determine what they represent to you.

In short, pick the NĀ KOA Polynesian Tattoo Design you want!

There is no “right or wrong” choice here!