The American traditional evil eye tattoo is an extremely popular tattoo design that has been around for centuries β in various forms. It is commonly found in traditional American culture, but is also found in Eastern culture, such as in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The evil eye tattoo is a symbol of protection, ward off negative energy, and bring good luck to the wearer. The design itself is believed to be a representation of the eye of God, warding off any potential harm that may come to the wearer.