Celtic tattoos stem from designs used by the Celts, a diverse group of tribal societies that lived in the Iron Age of Europe - typically from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England and Scandinavian countries. Celtic tattoos are very ornamental, consisting of spiral motifs or complicated interlocking knots. Pure knot designs appear to have no beginning or end, symbolizing the repeated crossing of the spiritual and physical planes. Each knot pattern has a specific meaning. Other Celtic tattoo designs include animals, dragons, family crests, the tree of life, or other images. In these types of Celtic tattoo designs, the knot pattern may be ornamental to frame the illustration. The Celtic cross with a circle symbolizes the unity of four directions under the sun. Celtic tattoos are often done in black ink, but can also include color. (Photo credit: Celtic cross tattoo by Howard Teman, T-Man Tattoo, Studio City, CA.)
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