A grave rubbing from an ancient cross in Ireland is here translated into a tattoo

The central linked circles are an ancient symbol for unification and marriage

symbolizing beauty rising up from the mud

Ready for battle

The integration of a claymore sword into the timeless interlace knot work of a Celtic cross forms the strong statement of courage and destiny that is represented in this tattoo

Wren Tattoo with Hazel Celtic Design trinity A grave rubbing from anThe Wren, King of Birds by virtue of his cleverness, sits in a branch of hazel, the sacred tree of knowledge, growing from knotwork roots. A full forearm tattoo wrapping with branches, leaves, and catkins.