Irish Tattoos

Irish history and the Celtic traditions are abundant with images depicting their heritage. Well known icons were utilized to represent this. These well known symbols included the Celtic cross and the Celtic knot. Irish tattoo designs descend from these original works of Irish and Celtic art. The irish shown pride in their heritage by using these images to decorate their possessions. Irish and celtic weaponry was also decorated with traditional crests and seals.

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These passionate beliefs and ideals of this ancient group of people are represented today in the Irish tattoo designs that are inked on the new generation of Irish descendants. The Irish tattoo design represents the uncomplicated artistic qualities of Irish and Celtic design work.

There is no real evidence that irish people engaged in tattooing as other cultures have in history. That said there is a rich history to draw ideas for tattooing from. Many celtic religious designs and symbols are contained in books such as the “Book of Kells”. Designs were used to mark graves and like the maori with their tattoo telling a story about the wearer these designs imparted something about the person who was buried there.

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Find out as much information from good research about your irish tattoo design. You can learn a lot about irish history when doing your research which will enhance the connection with your chosen tattoo design. The decision making process will be made easier after you have learnt about the different symbols and the history behind them.

We’ve all heard about the “luck of the Irish”, irish symbols often signify good luck or good fortune. Leprechaun tattoos are hugely popular also. This mythical practical joker is depicted in a green coat and likes to get up to mischief.

As I stated earlier the 4 leaf clover is renowned for the good luck it brings if found and is a favored tattoo design. The four leaf clover is chosen by people who want good fortune brought into their life or as a good luck thats charm forever present in tattoo form.

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