A wreath of shamrocks taken from the embossed leather cover of a book printed in Ireland in 1848 surround a classic claddagh design in a new way

Imagine being an ancient Celtic warrior going into battle

covering the skin with a light tracery of knots

stamping on the crown of monarchy

tribute to the fighting monks whose history is legend

Pictish Celtic Cross Tattoo Design military A wreath of shamrocks takenA most unusual cross, incorporating the Scottish key patterns found in Pictish carved stones with the knotwork patterns found in traditional high crosses, and including the Aberlemno cross spiral circle of life in the center. An ambitious tattoo.