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Comment on Celtic Tattoos by Tribal Tattoos Then and Now

Tribal Tattoos Then and Now — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:09:52 +0000

[...] is nothing wrong with getting Maori, Native American, Chinese or Celtic tattoos if you don’t belong to that particular ethnic group. However, some people from native cultures [...]

Comment on Celtic Tattoos by Gianna Piroso » Blog Archive » Celtic Tattoos Designs and Symbols You Can Use

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:43:21 +0000

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Comment on Celtic Tattoos by Tribal Tattoos: Why Tribal Tattoo Designs Will Remain Popular

Tribal Tattoos: Why Tribal Tattoo Designs Will Remain Popular — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:19:48 +0000

[...] can also include older European designs in the tribal category, such as Nordic or Celtic. Celtic tattoos are a category all their own, with knotwork and crosses serving as the basis for many great [...]

Comment on Claddagh Rings by The Appeal of Celtic Wedding Rings

The Appeal of Celtic Wedding Rings — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:17:44 +0000

[...] Claddagh rings have long been used as wedding rings. These ancient Irish symbols of love, friendship and loyalty may be the most natural and intuitively obvious symbol for a wedding ring. The claddagh is two hands supporting a heart with a crown above. This can easily be interpreted as love being valued above all else. [...]

Comment on Celtic Wedding Rings by The Appeal of Celtic Wedding Rings

The Appeal of Celtic Wedding Rings — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:17:26 +0000

[...] you are Irish, Scottish or Welsh; or, for that matter, French, Australian or Polynesian, Celtic wedding rings make beautiful and lasting symbols of love and matrimony. Many traditional Celtic symbols seem to [...]

Comment on Celtic Tattoos by Celtic Tattoos – Why Are Celtic Symbols So Popular As Tattoo Designs?

Celtic Tattoos – Why Are Celtic Symbols So Popular As Tattoo Designs? — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:06:49 +0000

[...] No Comments Celtic tattoos have become very popular over the last few years. This is due to the simultaneous increase in the popularity of tattoos in general and a growing fascination with Celtic art and culture in general. Celtic, of course, refers to anything that originates from lands that speak (or originally spoke) Celtic languages, which are Irish, Scots, Welsh, Breton, Cornish and Manx. Celtic most commonly refers to the cultures of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Today, aside from artwork and tattoos, there is a growing interest in Celtic music, dance and languages.The recent “tattoo phenomenon” we are seeing is quite diverse, with people choosing tattoos of every conceivable kind. However, there is a definite interest in tribal, shamanistic and spiritually symbolic designs. Many Celtic designs fit into one or more of these categories. There are several basic Celtic symbols that are quite striking and powerful by themselves, but which also work very well as the framework for almost any kind of design.Celtic knotwork is probably the best known and most fundamental element of traditional Celtic art. The knot can be seen as a symbol of infinity, similar to the infinity symbol (which looks like a sideways number eight), sometimes called the lemniscate. The knot can also symbolize the journey through life, the spiritual journey and the interconnectedness of all things. Celtic knots are often incorporated into images such as Celtic crosses and zoomorphic images (involving animals, either real or mythic). Celtic knotwork has become extremely popular in tattoos. This is understandable, as knotwork can be expressed in a myriad of ways and made more striking by endless color combinations.Spirals are also common in traditional Celtic art, as well as in contemporary tattoo designs. Spirals are also symbols of eternity, and suggest the movements of the cosmos, such as the planets around the sun or particles around the nucleus of an atom. Spirals are truly ancient symbols, which predate even the known history of the Celts. Spiral designs can be found on megaliths such as the one in Newgrange in Ireland. They are also found in the sacred artwork of many other cultures, such as the Aborigines of Australia. Interestingly enough, spirals are also common in crop circles, those mysterious patterns which appear in fields around the British Isles.One interesting symbol that is found in Celtic, as well as other ancient cultures is the triskele (the word comes from the Greek, meaning “three-legged”). This symbol, which is a kind of triple spiral, was especially significant in the Celtic lands of Brittany and the Isle of Man. The number three has been important to many cultures. There is, of course, the Trinity of Christianity. Before that, there was the Triple Goddess. The triskele is not one of the more commonly used Celtic symbols today, but it is sometimes used in contemporary Celtic art, including tattoos.A good old source for Celtic patterns is the Book of Kells. The patterns in this book include zoomorphic images, which are incorporated into the Christian doctrine of the book’s creators. For example, it portrays the four evangelists as animals, a form of symbolism which also found its way into many tarot decks. Zoomorphic patterns actually predate the Christian era in Celtic lands. These patterns, which may include dragons or serpents, various kinds of birds, fish and sea creatures or any other kind of animal, are often incorporated into tattoos, especially utilizing a knotwork pattern.Some people get Celtic style tattoos because their heritage is from one or more of the Celtic nations. However, today people get tattoos that do not necessarily represent their own ethnic origin. For example, tattoo aficionados are rediscovering the ancient tribal designs of the Polynesian cultures (some of the earliest peoples to use tattoos). Similarly, many people are drawn to the beauty and mystical power contained in Celtic symbols. These designs are also very adaptable; you can use Celtic knots as a basis for almost any kind of image you want.It is likely that as long as tattoos remain popular (and there is no sign that this is a short-lived trend), Celtic artwork and symbols will play a significant role in this exciting art.By: Larry Christopher About the Author: Explore the diverse and exciting realm of Celtic Symbols -including arts, languages music and Celtic Tattoos. [...]

Comment on Celtic Woman Songbook by Birdy

Birdy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:18:05 +0000

As someone who loves owning the sheet music to my favorite songs, I have bought a lot of different songbooks. Most have just been okay – altered melody lines, altered piano lines to be easy for the beginner. This songbook goes way beyond the beginner – not necessarily in difficulty, but because it gives you a sound closer to the original music than I’ve ever seen in a songbook. I am so glad I bought this!

Comment on Celtic Woman Songbook by Cailyn

Cailyn — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:17:52 +0000

I thought I was going to be the first to write a review as I just received the Music Book Today. As my Review Title states – less than $1 per song. I have been waiting for this Song Book for a long time. Some of the non-english songs show the english words although you may have to add notes if you sing the song in english. If you like Celtic Woman and you play the piano/violin/sing – you will want this book. OK! Thats it – I am off to my keyboard.

Comment on Celtic Woman Songbook by Gisbelle

Gisbelle — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:19:24 +0000

I play violin and purchased this book even though it only advertises piano and vocal. I thought I would just play the melody and try to play the violin parts by ear. I was delighted to see that it also has clearly marked the violin solos from the songs. I would highly recommend this book to any violinists/fiddlers who enjoy Celtic Woman and especially Mairead Nesbitt.

Comment on The Meaning Of Celtic Design Tattoos by celtic tattoos

celtic tattoos — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:24:27 +0000

My first tattoo was an celtic knot tattoo on my back. Got it as soon as I turned 18 I’m 27 today and I still don’t regret my decision a bit!