Celtic Knots look likes strips which wind, weave and loop their way around each other. It can be just one strand which crosses back and forth on itself. Other times it is a number of strips. True Celtic Knots do not have loose ends. Some Celtic animal symbols (called zoomorphs) show a...
To see some of the greatest examples of Celtic knots, one must look no further than many of the Irish high crosses or Celtic crosses that were created and erected from the 8th to the 12th century. These crosses have biblical designs incorporating Celtic patterns that include spirals and knot ...
but recently mandalas are showing up in other cultures. The Celtic-centric spiral or mandala designs are intended to draw the viewer into a deeper, ancient wisdom and lineage shared by Celtic people of a long-before time (but not a lost time). By focusing ...
Many cultures use knots as a symbol of unity and even use a physical tying of the knot to represent this unity in wedding ceremonies. This wedding tradition is called ahandfasting ceremony, which is an ancient Celtic custom where a couple holds hands while someone else binds their hands toget...
Celtic Sun Tattoos Celtic tattoosfeature the interlacing lines and knots characteristic of Celtic art. The intricate knotwork may symbolize eternity and the interconnectedness of life. These tattoos can be both bold and subtle, with the potential for deep color work or simple black and grey lines....
protection, guidance, and a symbol of transformation. Wolves were once native to Ireland. According to Celtic mythology, people believe that some Celtic tribes descended from the wolves. A Celtic wolf tattoo design incorporates the image of a wolf with the signature knots and twists of Celtic ...
This continuous line represents the themes of unity, life cycles, and eternity that Celtic knots have become symbolic of. What is a Celtic knot? Celtic knots are ancient designs that fit within the family of Celtic symbols used in both the pagan and Christian eras. The earliest Celtic knot ...
Celtic dragon tattoos are often drawn eating their tails or with intricate knots and ropes, typically representing immortality and the cycle of life.[3] Throughout history, Celtic dragons have appeared on armor and the flags of ancient family lines. Someone may get a Celtic dragon tattoo to ...