Tattoo Art

Celtic tattoo designs have recently seen a revival popularity. There is a wide variety of celtic designs to choose from and people from all walks of life are choosing this style of tattoo design. Designs originate from ancient manuscripts and art from the celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Celtic people get tattoos as a way of expressing the pride they have in their national heritage. Traditional celtic symbols have evolved over time and these are often used in tattoo designs.

These include:

The Celtic Cross – Being the earliest symbol to incorporate pagan and christian traditions in one object.

The Holy Grail Celtic Cross – Also named the “Greek Cross” represents universal balance and harmony. This symbol has been associated with numerous secret societies such as the the Knights Templar. This symbol is  designed with knotwork patterns that reflect celtic origins.

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 interwoven to represent the connection between everything in the heaven and earth.

The Three Leaved Shamrock – A very popular symbol, “Shamrock” stems from the irish word “seamrog” which means “little clover”.

The Harp – A traditional celtic instrument.

The Celtic knot –  A loop design with no beginning or end. Endless life , love and faith is symbolized in a celtic knot. These knots are famed to represent infinity.

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Make sure you get an artist that has experience in these type of design pieces.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. This style requires precise line placement and intricate shading.
Done well celtic tattoo designs are some of the most striking tattoo designs around.

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