Each triquetra represents the forces of nature: earth

On a magnificent bronze mirror on display in the National Museum of Ireland this swirling pattern appears in unimaginably fine tiny detail

This particular pattern was found on the shield of King Raedwald

the Book of Kells

in a tattoo to fill the lower back and give both power and a sense of unity and purpose

Chainmail Tattoo for Forearm with Celtic Design paw Each triquetra represents the forcesOne of the most impressive ways to use Celtic knot work is to cover a whole body part, like a forearm, with one connecting pattern of weaving lines. This is just such a design, that creates an effect like body armor, a warrior's chainmail.