sheathing the sword arm

The circle which encompasses the pattern is a symbol for completeness and also represents the sun

It began with one knot

It could also be scaled up and serve as an armband

A Chumash Indian myth tells that the world was once devastated by a great deluge

Devotional Claddagh Celtic Cross Tattoo Design trinity sheathing the sword armThe Celtic knotwork interlace that makes up the body of this cross is free flowing and meets up to lace through the central section, and the crown of the claddagh as well as the ring are all made up of knots. An intricate and graceful pattern that this person chose to make into a dedication by including the initial of the loved one in the heart.