Celtic crosses tattoos are the mosr powerful tattoo symbol with such a rich history. Ireland and Britain were ruled by Celtic culture for many years and when the Romans captured Ireland, the Christian monks converted all people to their religion and they adopted the Celtic style of art. The cross with Celtic designs thus took a place in their manuscripts. Nowadays, the Celtic crosses tattoos is also considered as a fashion statement by many who wear it.

Celtic crosses tattoos are a reflection of comfort and connection to the ancient history. It is an icon of eternity that highlights the endlessness of God's love. You can select any of the cross designs to be tattooed if you want to express the unending mystery of life.

Celtic cross tattoos include interlacing knots, the knots stand for permanence of life, having no beginning and end. They are extremely complicated to design and only a skilled artist can make the design perfect.

Though many people select Celtic cross tattoos for symbolic reasons, some others choose merely for its beauty. Tattoos look fantastic when designed and inked correctly and the Celtic Cross Tattoo is no exception. Generally, the Celtic cross tattoos are designed in black, however some colors can be included in the design to highlight the centre. For instance, the black design cross tattoo with purple centre looks very attractive.

There are endless varieties of Celtic cross tattoos available now. Skibbereen cross, which is based on an equal-armed cross, is a bold pattern and it can be reproduced into numerous designs. The symmetry in Celtic knot work tattoos look amazing. It can be designed in full sleeve pattern also.

Aquarian cross is yet another popular design found in Celtic cross tattoos. This is based on traditional knot work patterns. The Aquarius symbol is designed in the centre.

Shamrock cross is a classic design found in Celtic cross tattoos. It is a symbol of Ireland and it is highly popular amongst the Irish people. The elegance and beauty of shamrock has made it more famous among tattoo designs.

Celtic cross tattoos with wheel designs, if designed well offer an incredible appearance. The background colour increases the design up off the skin and it will add to the beauty of the design. Celtic cross tattoos are noted for their simplicity and grace. Another inspiring feature of these designs is that they can be reproduced to any size. Hence, you are able to ink them in upper or lower back, in the arm or in the sleeve.

Celtic crosses tattoos have close links with ethnic earth symbols. The Christians and pagans wear them to show their deep beliefs. The Irish, Scottish and Walsh people ink them to convey their respect for the ancient culture and heritage. Some people associate the four points in the cross for the four seasons that have great impact in the life of human beings.

If you are inteding to select a Celtic cross tattoos for any reason, then you need to take some effort to find a quality design that suits you well. It is also important to choose an experienced tattoo artist who has Celtic tattoo experience - this can not be underestimated.

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The Celtic cross is a cross whose four "arms" are intersected by a central, circular ring - a function of both structural form and symbolism.  While the roots of the Celtic Cross are likely in Paganism with the ring symbolizing the sun and "renewal," it has become a potent symbol of Christianity and Irish heritage. The roots of the Celtic Cross can be traced back to Prehistoric Europe where the "sun cross" - a circle with an "x" or cross shape scratched inside began to appear on cave drawings and burial sites.  The image persisted through the Bronze and Iron ages evolving into the Celtic Cross.  It's likely that the "cross" symbolized North, South, East and West.

Irish folklore tells the story of how Saint Patrick combined the Christian Cross with the "sun" to emphasize the importance of the cross to the Pagan followers, giving birth to the Celtic Cross.  Though there is likely little truth to the tale.  Around the 7th Century, Irish monks in the Celtic regions of Ireland and Great Britian began to erect upright or "high" crosses, many incorporating the Celtic Cross' characteristic ringed structure.  Many of these crosses survive today in Cornwall, Wales and on the island of Iona along with many others in Ireland.

Early Celtic Crosses often bore zoomorphic, or animal imagery, carved in the stone due to the influence of the animal style common in the Iron age.  Not surprising given that warrior-herdsmen were so dependent on wildlife for food and clothing.  This influence died off after the Iron Age as art in Ireland and Britian moved into the "Insular Period."  Artists during the Insular Art period produced many Celtic Crosses throughout Ireland, Wales and Scotland in the Hiberno-Saxon style.  The "Insular Art" movement takes its name from the Latin word "Insula" which means "island."  This applied to the Isles of Britian and Ireland, and spoke to the shared nature of the artwork between the two regions that were vastly different than what was being produced throughout the rest of Europe. The Celtic crosses of this time were ornate and often bore spiraling geometric patterns that likely symbolized man's "twisting" journey through life.

Around the 15th century, interest in the Celtic Cross and its influence as an art form waned.  In the mid-19th century, a Celtic Revivial began that resulted in increased display and use of Celtic crosses in Ireland.  The Celtic cross became fashionable as a cemetary marker in Victorian Dublin around the 1860s.  This revival continued to spread across the whole of Irland and beyond and the symbol began to take on importance as a symbol of Irish heritage in addition to its religious conotation.

Today, the Celtic cross is commonly used as a gravemarker, though this is a departure from both medieval and Celtic revival periods when the symbol was used mainly as a monument and had little association with grave markings.  The imagery of the Celtic cross has expanded its influence even in modern times, often spotted in jewelry as an expression of Irish pride and Christianity.  The symbol is also seen in everything from T-shirts to tattoos.  The Northern Ireland national football team use the Celtic Cross imagery in their logo and branding.  The symbol has had some unfortunate attention as well and was recently banned from display in Germany when a prohibited neo-Nazi party co-opted the image as a symbol of their movement.

Famous examples of Celtic Crosses that still stand today can be seen at the Cross of Kells, County Meath, Ireland; Ardboe Auld Cross, Ardboe, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; the crosses at Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland; and the Cross of the Scriptures, Clonmacnoise, Ireland.

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