Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey weaving in and out like

weaving in and out like the patterns of the Celtic ceilidh dance

Both the inscription and the central element could be replaced with any phrase

This design began with a drawing done in 1848 that depicted the Charter Oak

A powerful statement of connection to the Celtic warrior tradition

currently on display in Forfar

Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey weaving in and out likeThis pattern started with a knot found in a band in the 9th century Book of Kells. That was expanded out to a grid, with three of the knots running vertical and two around the ankle running horizontal. I think the artistic monks would have been happy to see their careful geometry adapted and reused in this new form.