Women who choose this tattoo often do so to channel the energy of Medea: intelligence, independence, and mastery over one's own destiny. It reclaims the narrative of the "witch" and transforms it into the narrative of the "Queen."

This is the most popular style. Artists design the Gvirgvini as an ornamental band, mimicking the look of filigree metalwork. These designs are often placed:

Many tattoo artists outside of Georgia may not be familiar with the specific aesthetic of Colchian jewelry. A client might ask for a "Gvirgvini," but if the artist Googles "crown," they might end up with a generic European royal design. It is crucial to bring reference photos of actual artifacts from the Vani Archaeological Museum or traditional Georgian iconography.

This is the most likely correction. "Gvirgvini" contains the letters V, I, R, G, I, N, I—scrambled around a 'W' sound. You probably meant .