Celtic Cross Tattoos | Irish Celtic Cross Tattoos

What is the symbolism of the Celtic Cross tattoos? It is a question I am often asked. As a craftsman and jewellery designer in the Celtic tradition I bring some ancient symbols and designs to a contemporary audience. The answer is not as straight foreword as you might hope. The history of this powerful symbol is very ambiguous. There are many variations and interpretations and the legends about the original meaning that are commonly repeated even this day in age. The Presbyterian and Catholic are often startled to learn that the other considers this symbol or emblem their own. In our modern multicultural world the ringed Celtic cross is as much a symbol of ethnic heritage as it is of faith and it is often used as an emblem of ones Irish, Scottish or Welsh identity.

If you spend much time rooting around in the history of the Celtic lands you are sure to have many explanations and historical anecdotes offered to you in forms ranging from casual explanations from individuals to historical markers, tour guide banter, grandmother’s family lore and souvenir shop hang tags among other things. Celtic cross tattoos are a good way to be proud of your heritage.