Celtic tattoos consist of some of the most intriguing and complex tattoo designs created. This increasingly popular tattoo design incorporates elements from the Celtic Knot, tribal patterns, and swirls that weave in and out of each other. Celtic Tattoos originated from the Celtic tribes that lived in Northern Europe during the Iron Age and Medieval Europe. The Celts transmitted anything and everything from one generation to the next orally and visually because they never developed a written system. The Celts were very skilled in art and design that then helped influence the tattooing style. One of the most famous Celtic tattoo designs is the Celtic knot. The Celtic knot is a never-ending pattern with no beginning or end that spirals and swerves. Most of the Celtic designs are taken from ancient manuscripts that depict pictures of Celtic warriors covered from head to toe with animal patterns, faces, ornaments, and jewelry. Celtic tattoos are a great way for someone to show off their heritage or simply wear an elaborate and sexy tattoo. These Celtic tattoo designs can be altered to work with other patterns such as the Christian cross, butterflies, mythological creatures, and so forth. Celtic crosses represent the four directions of the earth and represent how every road we take in life intersects. Other Celtic tattoos come in the form of the tree of life and are also interwoven patterns that never end. The best part about Celtic tattoos is that they work well with both men and women and offer a lot of flexibility when personalizing it.