This knotwork was designed to surround

and it has been surrounded by a lacework of delicate vines to draw the design out to a shape complementary to the female anatomy

these Welsh style dragons are interwoven in a knotwork that represents two lives joined together forever

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

A shield and badge of honor

Rock of Cashel Band Celtic Tattoo Design dog This knotwork was designed toThe Rock of Cashel, in Munster, Ireland, plays a significant role in the story of Saint Patrick in the 5th Century. The ancient buildings are filled with carved stonework, and this line of Celtic knot work is inscribed in the chapel of Cormac Mac Carthaigh, built in 1127. A beautiful endless knot of pleasing proportions and ancient style.