Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The guardian horses flank it

The guardian horses flank it

Woven cross shapes and knots are one line that returns to source with intricate weaves

The three most recognizable symbols of the Celtic faith are here united in one intricate and compelling tattoo design

This combination of a bold Celtic knot with even bolder black graphic tribal patterning is reminiscent of an archer's sleeve guard

and the choice to use color as a background or a matrix of dots between the knotwork weaves

Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The guardian horses flank itThe Celtic wheel crosses are the oldest form, dating back to the sun wheels of the pre Christian era. This tattoo design can be rendered in several ways, as shown the dotting mimics the way the carved stones would have looked. This cross is an excellent choice for a tattoo on the upper arm or leg.