Celtic knot tattoos are one of the most popular body symbols of all Celtic art. People love Celtic knot designs because of their cultural importance and they are available in numerous varieties.
Celtic knots are most known for their use in the decoration of Christian monuments and manuscripts. The patterns are known as the unique and special peak of the Celtic soul, embedded in the holy books and now also – inked on the skins of tattoo enthusiasts.
The common designs are the intricate designs of a rope or knot which is connected to itself (which is quite complicated to do).
The inner patterns of this Celtic knot tattoo designs include four triquetras (from Latin: “Tri cornered”), which is the most common knot design to be used. You can also find designs of Celtic knot tattoos combined with other symbols, such as crosses, animals, flowers and more.
Since the Celts didn’t record their history, the meaning of Celtic knot tattoo remains unclear. The spiral key patterns are leading motifs in Celtic art (that’s before there was any Christian influence on the Celtic people). Knot patterns first appeared 1700 years ago, and can be seen in Roman floor mosaics.
Celtic knot tattoos are a diversity of endless knot patterns and representations, used for ornamentation, adopted by the Celts.
1300 years ago a different style of Celtic knots started (the one that we are more familiar with these days) in the north of Italy and was spreading towards Ireland. From ancient to modern times, Celtic art is considered as a national distinctive, specifically for welsh, Irish, and Scottish. (Celtic art was also trained broadly in England It later on traveled and was used by other cultures in different pats of the world.) During time, there was influenced of Scandinavian art on the Celtic knot, due to trade routs and immigration. Northern art style, combined with the traditional Celtic knot has created new patterns.
Other special knot patterns:
Duleek knot is one of the trendy Celtic knot tattoos, which symbolize totality and the sun, and others such as: Bealin Knot, the Lindisfarne Knot and more.
Celtic knot tattoos give an impressive look if designed for the leg or the ankle, though I have seen some amazing upper back and lower back designs.
When you choose a design, try to visualize yourself with it. Think of the colors of the design, they should flow naturally with your own skin complexion. The same goes for the size of the Celtic knot tattoo design – make sure it is just the right for the location you will place it on.
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