Feather Tattoo designs get their inspiration from the Native American warriors who used to wear them with armbands around the biceps hence are ideal for men. Ladies, on the other hand, can choose colorful feather designs, watercolor, peacock feathers or those that incorporate feminine themes. Birds require air to fly. Hence a feather tattoo can depict spiritual links between heaven and earth or power of the gods. People also choose feather tattoos depending on the traits of the bird.