Celtic Tattoos

The history of the Celtic peoples goes back thousands of years. The Celts displayed their skills in art particularly complex metals, jewelry and weapons as they were regarded as fierce warriors by the Romans. Crossses Evidence of Celtic and Celtic art can still be found throughout Ireland. Modern Celtic peoples have evolved symbols for themselves, and the people of North American Celtic descentoften use these symbols to prove they are of Celtic origin. The ancient Celts passed knowledge through an oral tradition of storytelling and not have many written records, therefore, there is little evidence of their tattooing remaining even though the Celtic cross tattoos and celtic know tattoos are very popular designs.

Most Celtic tattoo designs are taken from illuminated manuscripts of Ireland "The Book of Kells, on display in the library of Trinity College Dublin, the city, my home. This is a time much later than the height of Celtic tattooing. Designs stone and metal work are more likely to be of the same period of time, Celtic tattoos. Celtic knot tattoos are usually loops with no end or beginning, which symbolizes the endless cycle of death and rebirth. Celtic animal (zoomorphic tattoo designs) designs are similar in construction but the cords terminate in feet, heads, tails.

Pure knots are usually unending, unless the end of a string is stylized into a zoomorphic element or spiral. Celtic Knotwork meaning defies literal translation and is in a deeper level. The repeated crossing of the physical and spiritual is expressed in the interlacing of the knots. The endless path of the wires may represent the permanence and continuity of life, love and faith and reason for these Celtic tattoos have become so popular. For people who have a Celtic heritage, whether Irish, Scottish or Welsh, getting a Celtic design can be a way to express pride in their heritage by reaffirming an affinity with the artistic style Indian ancestors. Designs are often not easy to do, and is highly recommended to anyone contemplating getting one to make sure the artist you are considering has experience in designing Celtic tattoos. Not every tattoo artist has an eye for detail and exacting line placement needed to draw intricate patterns particular to Celtic art. Tattoo Designs and Tattoo Galleries