On a magnificent bronze mirror on display in the National Museum of Ireland this swirling pattern appears in unimaginably fine tiny detail

Each triquetra represents the forces of nature: earth

in a tattoo to fill the lower back and give both power and a sense of unity and purpose

the mighty leatherback sea turtle

The center of this cross is the monogram IHS

Chainmail Tattoo for Forearm with Celtic Design paw On a magnificent bronze mirrorOne of the most impressive ways to use Celtic knot work is to cover a whole body part, like a forearm, with one connecting pattern of weaving lines. This is just such a design, that creates an effect like body armor, a warrior's chainmail.