This evening a policeman who takes pride in his position as a defender of the public chose to acquire this custom version of the Jerusalem cross. We placed it with a Celtic circle of knot work behind it, to give the appearance of a shield. Also known as the Crusader Cross, this five-fold cross design dates to the time of the First Crusade in the 10th century.
Celtic Jerusalem Cross Tattoo by Pat Fish
Recently a man with Viking heritage chose to put this powerful symbol of a warrior on his body. Also known as the Borromean Triangles, this interlocked series of three triangles is the Walknot, the Knot of the Slain. It was placed on the graves of Viking warriors who died in battle, thus ensuring their passage to Odin's Valhalla, the Castle of the Slain. It is traditionally placed on the right arm, the weapon wielding hand.
'Odin's Walknot' Viking Tattoo by Pat Fish
We never forget our first love, and dedication tattoos are a timeless tattoo tradition. For this woman her first love was a Teddy Bear, so when she decided to get her first tattoo, the choice was an obvious one. And because she is a mathematician who studied knot theory she came up with an entirely unique idea: a Celtic teddy bear!
Celtic Knotwork Teddy Bear Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today an athletic fellow with Viking heritage came in for a vegvisir on his upper arm. The Huld manuscript, dated to 1860 but copied from earlier material, says: "Carry this sign with you and you won’t get lost in storms or bad weather, even though in unfamiliar surrounds." A permanent compass to keep him on track.
Vegvísir Viking Tattoo by Pat Fish
