A wreath of shamrocks taken from the embossed leather cover of a book printed in Ireland in 1848 surround a classic claddagh design in a new way

this man chose to honor his beloved wife and daughters by placing their initials in the heart

it flows gracefully across the skin in a naturally draped fashion

The beauty of the central faithful heart knot

he is forever armed

Pictish Celtic Cross Tattoo Design military A wreath of shamrocks takenA most unusual cross, incorporating the Scottish key patterns found in Pictish carved stones with the knotwork patterns found in traditional high crosses, and including the Aberlemno cross spiral circle of life in the center. An ambitious tattoo.