The harmonious union of these legendary creatures and intricate motifs has risen in popularity among tattoo enthusiasts

The powerful alchemical symbol of the serpent eating its own tale is here rendered in intricate knot work and with the head of a Celtic beast from the 9th century Book of Kells

one more dainty and jewelry like and the other more bold

They begin with a triskle of knotwork in the center

Using the knot that makes up the defender band as the building block

Honorable Hounds Irish Wolfhound Tattoo with Celtic Knot maori The harmonious union of theseA brace of mighty Irish Wolfhounds anchor this knotwork sleeve front, woven seamlessly into the pattern of intricate traditional Celtic interlace.