and surrounded with a lacework of vines in a henna earth color to delicately embroider the lower back

A wreath of shamrocks taken from the embossed leather cover of a book printed in Ireland in 1848 surround a classic claddagh design in a new way

he is forever armed

this man chose to honor his beloved wife and daughters by placing their initials in the heart

covering the skin with a light tracery of knots

Pictish Celtic Cross Tattoo Design military and surrounded with a laceworkA most unusual cross, incorporating the Scottish key patterns found in Pictish carved stones with the knotwork patterns found in traditional high crosses, and including the Aberlemno cross spiral circle of life in the center. An ambitious tattoo.