Why not? Haha Seriously, why do you want to get a Celtic tattoo? In case you haven't thought about it too much, we will discuss a few elements and associations that may not yet come to mind.
Celtic tattoos obviously have something to do with the Celts, but who are they? The Celts were Indo-European people, represented mainly by Irish, Gaelic, Welsh and Breton. We will call it the British Isles. For such a tiny area in the British Isles there is a lot of variety and history. Only one geography includes England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, not to mention the coastal Hebrides of Scotland, the islands of Orkney and Shetland. When you hear people mention Celtic tattoos, they usually mean prehistoric patterns, used either in decorative art or by warriors.
Art-based Celtic tattoos give you an incredibly rich treasure trove for creating resources. Since these projects are rather primitive, they, as a rule, have less detail than, for example, a modern cartoon or anime cell. This means that they can look good even in the hands of a less experienced tattoo artist. The repetitive nature of the designs also means that they look good on small parts of the body, such as the wrist or ankle.
Celts culture has given us the English language that you are reading right now, along with many fairy tales, legends, games, songs, holidays, Protestant religion and literature, which are a ubiquitous part of American culture.
The primitive and archaic feeling, as well as the symbolism of the Talisman Celts, make these projects very attractive. Especially if you live in a big city surrounded by technology, machines and fiberglass, this connection with our ancient brothers and sisters reminds us that there are other ways to live and different ways of living than what is considered a modern standard of living.
From a design point of view, the Celtic tattoo gives you a classic, understated look by sending a subconscious message of association with the "rulers of the known world." You probably guessed that you really don't need to be in the UK to justify wearing a Celtic tattoo. If you are from the United States, it is quite common to have a family member who is English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh, even if you do not look even slightly pale.
Well, so many of the reasons why people get Celtic tattoos are like they are going out of fashion. Now, what will your tattoo look like? There is a lot to choose from, which is for sure. First of all, spirals. Some of the oldest Britons were called Picts. They wore blue tattoos or military paint in battle. We were lucky to have stone carvings from a period in which various symbols are represented, including the sacred spirals, the Taranis wheel (their version of Thor) and the tree of destiny.
Celtic tattoos in knotwork should lift up and up among the currently popular Celtic tattoos. These projects really come from the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages or even before that. Illuminated manuscripts are books that were written and illustrated entirely by hand before the printing press! When you think of someone, as a rule, a monk, pursuing a lifelong development of these projects, it seems incredible that someone can create it without searching for images from Google or Photoshop. The knot you find in Celtic tattoos usually went around the edge of the page, and this is almost always seen in the design of the tattoo group. It can be as simple or difficult as you want.
Celtic tattoo designs, the two main ideas of which are spirals and knotted objects, can be turned into a myriad of beautiful new designs. Some of the things that can be combined with spirals and knots are clade, triangle, animals such as wild boar, bear, griffin or deer, sun and moon as parts of the ancient Celtic spirituality or even some heraldic devices.
Celtic tattoo designs may be perfect for you, but if they do it or not, I hope that reading this will give you some ideas about their historical significance. The Celts influence everywhere, so much so that they are practically not part of the western part of the world, making the Celtic talisman a harmonious and delicate choice for your new inks.
