Illustrating and embellishing surfaces is a tradition that goes back to the roots of mankind. During the Celtic and Insular periods of art, “Celtic knotwork” was used extensively to illustrate stone and paper. From The Books of Kells to Buy the corners on ACME / Etsy; buy the bands on ACME / Etsy; buy the […]
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The Triskele (triple spiral / three legs) symbol represent various forms of the number 3. From triadic Gods, the 3 domains (land, sea, and sky), the 3 cycles of life, to the Triple Goddess (maiden / mother / wise woman). Buy this design on ACME / Etsy; this design also appears in one of my
The term La Tène art refers to artwork associated with the La Tène culture. Based around modern day Switzerland, the culture made it’s way across Europe and it’s existence roughly followed the existence of the Celtic culture. In it’s final era it was pushed to the far west of Europe and was seen mainly in
The Trefoil / Triquetra symbol is a knot design consisting of 3 overlapping arcs. As the simplest form of a knot, the design has been used throughout history by various religions and beliefs and a popular interpretation refers to the trinity present in these religions and beliefs. Buy this design on ACME / Etsy
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The phrase Insular Art refers to art produced in the Post Roman era of Great Britain and Ireland. Also known as Hiberno-Saxon art, it refers to an age where Celtic and Anglo Saxon styles merged due to the spread of Christianity. Starting around the 7th century, it’s origins can be traced back to the Celtic
Stemming from the Gaelic word “Doire” (Oak Tree), the Dara knot is thought to represent the intricate and strong root system of an Oak tree. Buy this design on ACME / Etsy; this design also appears in one of my Celtic packs on ACME / Etsy
Technically, Solomon’s knot is a series of intertwined and overlapping links rather than a knot. Buy this design on ACME / Etsy
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The Caim symbol represents the tradition of casting a ring or a circle of protection during a circling prayer. Encircling yourself or those you are blessing, the Caim symbol (a Pre-Christian symbol translating to protection / sanctuary / encircling) would be drawn and followed in the direction of the sun (clockwise). The circle representing the
The word “Awen” is an ancient concept (historically a Welsh / Cornish / Breton word) generally taken to mean a poetic energy or a muse’s inspiration. The 3 pronged image is a fairly recently created representation (more than likely by Iolo Morganwg) of this energy and embraces the trinity associated with many orders and religions. Think
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