Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs - Summer Fall 2009 Tattoos

Drawing inspiration from the wealth of symbols that were intricately woven in metalwork for in jewelry as well as weaponry and other decorative items, Celtic tattoos today are among the most popular.

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

The designs that form the basis for Celtic tattoos are centuries old and have remained as classic examples of the skill of the early Celts and the power of the “The Book of Knells” an artifact now housed at the Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland.
For individuals of Celtic heritage, the knot designs of loops represent the eternal life cycle, without beginning or end. Celtic designs have been given a tribal edge resulting in a powerful, futuristic look.

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Other popular interpretations of this artwork are often combined with animal life forms with special significance in the tradition. In this stylized design, the animal’s form is integrated into the knot pattern. There are also Celtic tattoos that have esoteric meanings, echoing the mystery of the period of time when magic was a part of everyday life.

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic tattoos designed with pure knots represent universal values of love and faith. They can be used in their unending pattern to symbolize the different levels of existence in human life or styled into a particular shape for a more abstract or grunge look. There’s a wealth of images, design elements and symbols that can be used to create a unique one of a kind Celtic tattoo that expresses your personality. The flexibility of these designs is the main reason for their popularity.

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs

Celtic Tattoos Pictures Designs