Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey red accents and the body

red accents and the body the thin blue line of those who protect and serve

weaving in and out like the patterns of the Celtic ceilidh dance

A powerful statement of connection to the Celtic warrior tradition

tribal does NOT have to be black

Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey red accents and the bodyThis pattern started with a knot found in a band in the 9th century Book of Kells. That was expanded out to a grid, with three of the knots running vertical and two around the ankle running horizontal. I think the artistic monks would have been happy to see their careful geometry adapted and reused in this new form.