A central protection knot is linked to and expanded on by two identical panels of intricate Celtic knotwork. It can be used up the leg, as shown in this example, or as an armband or across the lower back. Most Celtic bands are meant to be linked, and this one can be, and that stencil is included, but if this is NOT wished this one comes to a graceful conclusion at either end.
Celtic Newgrange Snake Tattoo Design
The mystic spiral carved patterns of the kerbstone at Newgrange passage tomb are transformed into the sinuous detailing on this snake. A perfect melding of the pre-Christian Pagan art of Ireland with the symbol the Christians used for the Pagans.
Mauling Fantastic Beasts Tattoo with Pictish Design
Two ferocious Pictish animals found carved on an ancient standing stone, now housed at the Meigle museum in Scotland, tear an unlucky pilgrim to shreds and eat him with obvious glee.
Celtic Guardian Band Tattoo Design
In every society there have always been those who take it upon themselves to be guardians. Of the land, the society, and of those weaker and in need of protection. It is appropriate that the strong be marked with a visible celebration of their courage. This band is composed of patterns taken from the 9th century manuscript the Book of Kells.
