The double diamond is an ancient nautical knot that is a favorite used to form a decorative loop at the end of a lanyard. It is variously known as the double diamond, Carrick bend, and Josephine knot. In heraldry it is the Wake knot, and figures on the badges of many families. As an armband or anklet, it is a beautiful Celtic band with an unusual character.
Enduring Claddagh Ring Tattoo Design
The claddagh ring is one of the most enduring of the symbols in Ireland, and this design allows for the names or initials of loved ones to be inserted into the center to proclaim devotion and faith, loyalty and courage.
Flying Raven Celtic Tattoo Design
The silhouette of a raven in flight is superimposed on the triple spiral design from the 6,000 year old Newgrange megalithic mound in Ireland. I rendered the spirals in individual dots, the way they were pecked into the stone surface in the tomb.
'Spiral Whirlpool' Celtic Tattoo Design
Any sea-going culture has myths about the awe-inspiring potential of whirlpools, like the Greek Charybdis, a sea-monster in the Strait of Messina encountered by Jason and the Argonauts. This design captures the whirl in a magical Celtic ring made of knots, to bind the energy as a force for good. .
'Spiral Whirlpool' Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish