graces either end of this Celtic knotwork band that will equally well embellish a lower back or an upper arm

The magnificent henna hand-painting patterns of the Hindu and Arabic cultures are the inspiration for this delicate and feminine floral tattoo design

and surrounds a central element from a warrior's shield of long ago

Celtic knotwork flows seamlessly to form a set of serpents twining together to represent the union of opposites

form the clasp for this Celtic knotwork band simple enough to serve as an arm cuff or bracelet

Illuminated E Initial Tattoo with Celtic Design sea serpent graces either end of thisThe illuminated text pages in the Book of Kells (c. 800ce) frequently featured one magnificently complex letter beginning a Bible passage. This is the letter E at the start of folio 183r. It features the head of a lion and three snakes, as well as a full body of a lioness, Celtic knot work, and Pictish key patterns. A very ambitious tattoo.