Celtic Tattoo Designs

Recently Celtic tattoo designs have seen a revival in popularity. With their elaborate weave and the wide variety of art to choose from people from all walks of life have chosen a celtic tattoo design as their tattoo. The majority of designs used in celtic tattoos come from ancient manuscripts and art from, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Getting celtic tattoo designs whether you are Scottish, Welsh and Irish can be a way of expressing your pride in your heritage. This can be a way of reaffirming an affinity with the artistic style of your ancestors. There are many traditional symbols that have evolved and are used often in Celtic tattoo designs.

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These include

•  The Celtic Cross - This icon of Celtic art is one of the earliest symbols to combine the pagan and Christian traditions in one object.

•  The Holy Grail Celtic Cross - This can also be called the “Greek Cross” this ancient design symbolizes universal balance and harmony. This symbol has been associated with numerous secret societies such as the the Knights Templar. This fits in with the association with the Holy Grail. The Holy Grail cross is made up of a knotwork pattern which reflects the Celtic origins of the Grail legend. This is oneof the most popular of the celtic tattoo designs.

•  The Tree of Life - The design shows the branches of the tree reaching high in the heavens and the roots deep into the earth. Both are woven together signifying the connection between everything in the heavens and the earth.

•  The Three Leaved Shamrock - This is the most common Irish Symbol. The term “Shamrock” derives from the Irish word “seamrog” which translates to “little clover”

•  The Harp - The Harp has been the national instrument of the Celtic people since the dawn of their history.

•  The Celtic knot - Celtic knots are complete loops with no end or beginning, pure knots should be unending. The never ending path of the strands may represent the endlessness of life, love and faith. Celtic knots are known worldwide as symbols of infinity & eternity.

 Be aware that not all tattoo artists can do Celtic Knotwork as it is not an easy design to tattoo. When considering a Celtic style tattoo it is highly recommended that you do your due diligence and research thoroughly to make sure the tattoo artist you are considering has experience with Celtic tattoos. Make sure they can provide examples of their work. Knotwork tattoos require a skilled artist as precise line placement, spacing and shading are essential to a good quality finish.
Due to the difficulty of the style if done well it is one of the most striking tattoos, similarly if done poorly it can be almost impossible to get fixed.

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