Celtic Band Tattoo with Scottish Design claddagh taken from the opening page

taken from the opening page folio 29r of the Saint Matthew's Gospel in the 9th century illuminated manuscript

air and water as interpreted through each of the four seasons

Naturalists have long marveled at the creatures known to be exemplars of fidelity

we can surmise that they would have copied the spirals found on contemporary stone carvings

A tattoo inspired by the ancient Irish goddess Badb

Celtic Band Tattoo with Scottish Design claddagh taken from the opening pageThe Scots are known to say "If it's nay Scottish, it's CRRRRAP." Well then! This traditional Highland weave is a tattoo pattern that enhances any arm. In some versions here it is shown with the background area filled in with the beautiful woad color of blue worn into battle by the Celt and Pictish warriors. The woad was a skin paint, but tattoos can now mimic it so that modern warriors can have the best of both, permanently.