Celtic Tattoo Designs

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Celtic History

Celtic tattoo designs are based on symbols relating to the ancient Celtic culture, which goes back thousands of years. The first written record of the Celts talks of their occupation of the Danube region. From there they spend west establishing tribes throughout parts of France, Spain and the British Isles.

Ancient writings mention the Celts as a fierce warrior race, often fighting with their bodies decorated with blue woad paint, inked tribal tattoos, and their hair flowing wildly, even spiked with grease. The Romans were most impressed by the Celtic tribesmen's horsemanship, the control of their fighting carts and their treatment of their horses.

Early Celtic people were well known for their skills in artwork of jewelry, metal, and weapons. They were warriors, who were regarded as fierce fighters by the Romans. Throughout Ireland, there are many examples and evidence of Celtic artwork and Celtic crosses.

Celtic Symbols 

Over the years, modern Celtics evolved and established symbols for themselves. Throughout North America, Celtic people often wear these symbols to let others know that they are of Celtic descent. The symbols and knowledge have been passed down through the years, as there is little no written history. Tattooing however, keeps the Celtic tradition alive with the Celtic cross and other popular Celtic designs.

Celtic Tattoo Designs 

Most Celtic tattoo designs come from Ireland, where the traditon of Celtic history is very strong. Trinity College, found in Dublin, Ireland, contains many manuscripts that document Celtic heritage and symbols. The height of Celtic tattooing however, occurred during the era when stone and metal work was really popular.

Celtic Knot Tattoos 

Celtic knot tattoos are some of the most popular and most common designs, featuring loops with no end that symbolize a never-ending cycle of death and rebirth. There are also Celtic animal tattoo designs, which are similar in design to the knot tattoos, although the cords in the design normally terminate in heads, tails, and feet. The pure knot tattoo designs are normally never-ending unless an individual adds an end to symbolize a spiral.

The Meaning behind the Knots in Celtic Tattoos 

The meaning behind the knots in Celtic tattoos defies any type of literal translation and are only found at a much deeper level. The interlacing of the knots expresses the repeated crossing of both physical and spiritual elements. The strands and their never-ending path is a popular design for Celtic tattoos, representing life, faith, and love. For many years, Celtics have used these designs for emotional as well as heritage purposes.

Celtic Pride 

Those who are from Irish, Scots, or Welsh descent normally find a Celtic tattoo to be a great way to express their heritage. These tattoos help to re-establish pride, and give tribute to their ancestors. The tattoos aren't easy to do, most taking several hours. Unlike other tattoo designs, Celtic tattoos are among the hardest designs in the world.

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