| Celtic tattos are still one of the most | | | | a combination of these noble values and |
| popular types of design despite their | | | | the timeless symbolism of these patterns |
| long history. These designs have existed | | | | that they remain such a popular choice |
| for thousands of years, yet more than | | | | for tattoo designs. |
| one thousand people search for | | | | The most popular and well known of all |
| information about celtic tattoo designs | | | | the celtic designs are the celtic knot |
| every day. So why are these designs | | | | and the celtic cross. |
| still such a popular choice for tattoos? | | | | Celtic Knot: This tattoo consists of |
| The Celtic people have a long and proud | | | | decorative loops with no beginning and |
| history. From ancient times their people | | | | no end which represents the continuing |
| have shown an artistic ability to create | | | | cycle of life and death. |
| complex works of art. These elaborate | | | | Celtic Cross: The celtic cross is |
| patterns took pride of place on their | | | | usually a highly elaborate design |
| stonework, metalwork, weapons and | | | | containing many interlinking spirals and |
| jewelry. In fact ancient celtic designs | | | | strands. Once again, the lines used to |
| carved in stone can still be found in | | | | create the outline of the cross don't |
| both Ireland and Scotland. | | | | have a beginning or an end, and as such |
| Celtic tattoo designs usually consist of | | | | represent the immortality of human life |
| elaborate patterns of lines, loops and | | | | and love. The cross is also significant |
| spirals that are linked together in a | | | | as the Celtic people believed it would |
| decorative manner. Occasionally animal | | | | protect them from their enemies. |
| designs, often depicting the tiger and | | | | Celtic tattoo designs are a great way of |
| the lion are incorporated into the | | | | expressing pride in your ancestry |
| tattoo design. These celtic animal | | | | whether you are of Irish, Scottish or |
| designs (often known as zoomorphic | | | | Welsh descent. In fact these designs are |
| tattoo designs) differ from traditional | | | | highly popular among people from North |
| celtic patterns as the various lines and | | | | America who have Celtic ancestors. |
| strands of the design end in animal | | | | However, you should be aware that due to |
| heads, feet and tails instead of | | | | the elaborate nature of these patterns, |
| following a never ending path. | | | | celtic tattoo designs are not easy to |
| The meaning of these patterns is not | | | | create. So before you start, make sure |
| readily apparant. To find the real | | | | that you find a tattoo artist who has |
| meaning of celtic artwork you have to | | | | experience in creating celtic tattoo |
| look much deeper. The constant | | | | designs. An eye for detail and the |
| interlacing of lines and spirals | | | | ability to place the lines and spirals |
| symbolizes the connection between the | | | | in exactly the right place is vital. And |
| physical and spiritual worlds. And the | | | | even once you find a talented artist, it |
| never ending route of the loops and | | | | will take a lot of time, patience and |
| spirals represents the never ending | | | | dare I say it, tolerance of pain, in |
| cycle of life, death and rebirth. | | | | order to get your celtic design just |
| Celtic designs also represent the fight | | | | right. So make sure that you find the |
| and the heart of the Celtic people who | | | | perfect celtic design before you go any |
| were renowned throughout the world as | | | | further. |
| courageous warriors. And it's thanks to | | | | |