30 of the best feather tattoos for 2021

Not only do feather tattoos look pretty, they can mean anything you want them to. So, if you're trying to think of a new tat idea, a feather design could be just want you're after. Which one's your favourite?

The birds flying out of this colourful feather lift the lovely design and imply a sense of freedom.

Check out the attention to detail on this one. The subtle heart outline in the middle really makes it special, especially if it's an ode to a loved one.

This is a great twist on the standard peacock feather, which lots of people probably have tattooed on them. The alternative colours don't take away from what it's supposed to be, either.

The paisley design in this feather would look good on anyone who loves a bit of boho style.

The great thing is you can change the colours to whatever you prefer.

It must have taken hours to draw this intricate design, but the end results are stunning. It doesn't have to be this big, either. You could easily get it to any size, in any place.

This one's for those who want a lot of coverage. Feathers make a great sleeve design tattoo because they have a lot of a texture, so it looks especially good when you move your arm.

Wow! This one is very cool and intense. You could fill the feather with the eyes of any animal you like, for it to have a significant meaning.

The delicate black and gold colours look amazing together. Plus, the subtle birds flying away adds to that sense of escapism.

This looks like it would have been painstaking to create but it was so worth it. A traditional peacock feather is probably a more common tattoo, but it's because it's so pretty!

Simple yet striking, this black feather would look gorgeous on the side of your back, or on your arm.

These 3D feathers are cleverly linked together with a heart. This could be an ideal design if you'd like to note a special relationship in your life.

This tattoo is so pretty it looks like a painting! You could ask the tattoo artist to create exactly the same design in whichever colours your prefer.

If you think birds and feathers are a bit overdone, why not get butterflies instead? They're a bit more unique but can still symbolise similar things to birds.

This one really does look like a watercolour painting! The deep blue and purple colours blend so well together. It could even look lovely on your back or thigh.

The bold and bright pastel colours look wonderful against skin. It's unique that this design has been drawn on the foot, but it would work well anywhere on your body.

Ouch ... another tattoo on the foot that must've taken hours to do! It's a bit more simple than the previous, but still just as touching.

Ooh, are you brave enough to get a feather tattooed onto your ear? It seems like a scary place to get a tattoo done, but a little delicate feather looks so cute in the ear.

A perfect pick for those who don't want their tattoos to be obvious – get it done in invisible link! It looks super pretty.

The bows and beads really help this tattoo stand out from the rest. If you'd like a feather but want to give it a girly twist, this could be a good way to do so.

Did you spot the hidden heart in this design? The delicate colours and shading means the design has some colour, but it's not too bold.

Two tattoos in one – a feather and a heart. This would be a wonderful way to remember a lost loved one.

There's something so unique about the ink blots around this pretty blue feather. It almost looks like it's floating in the ocean.

To complete that boho chick look, get a simple black feather tattooed onto your finger. It's elegant, sweet and small.

Like the idea of a really simple and small tattoo? This is the one for you. We don't think it'd be too painful on the side of the wrist, either.

Got someone super special in your life who you want to remember forever? You could intertwine their name into the end of the feather so it looks like it's hanging on.

This Medieval style feather tattoo isn't your average design. It looks a bit like a quill at first glance, but when you look closer you can see the pretty beads wrapped around it and the shadowing.

This is another bird and feather combination that's quite unique, because of where it is. It's so sweet the way the birds fly off the top of the feather and down the shoulder.

This is a lovely way of combining a beautiful anklet design and feathers. The feather could hang down your whole foot or it could be a little detail on the chain.

Getting a small feather on your ankle is an ideal place to get a more subtle tattoo. You could do it in a colour, but we think black ink looks especially striking.

Do you like icy pastel colours? Why not go for this design? It looks particularly delicate on the hip, but could also look lovely on your arm.