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

As a tattoo this high cross image unites the wearer with the heritage that is the Isle of the Blessed

one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather

one more dainty and jewelry like and the other more bold

The Celtic love knot tattoo

Wolf Boar Celtic Torc Tattoo Design thistle A wreath of shamrocks takenA powerful statement of connection to the Celtic warrior tradition, the torc is associated with the ancient Fianna, legendary mighty noble warriors. Like the Asian equivalent, the Samurai, they not only were skilled in the arts of combat, they were required to live by strict codes of honor, and to be poets and scholars as well. The torcs they wore set them above the common.