Thousands of tattoo designs are available on websites and in catalogues waiting to be selected. Tattoos in general are becoming more popular these days and it is tribal Polynesian designs that are becoming increasingly more common.

Polynesian tattoo designs come in two specific and different types, Etua is what the first of these is called. A spiritual and religious significance is tied to the Etua. In addition they offer defense against deities through their alleged magical properties.

The type of design known as Enata can be thought of as characterizing a person with their identity and status. Among them are the social status rank, island of descent, career choice and background.

Men are choosing sleeve tattoos in larger numbers these days, and might well be attributed to celebrities and athletes getting them. A sleeve tattoo is a tattoo which goes around the upper part of the arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

This is sometimes referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo. If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.