Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey a vine of Celtic knot

a vine of Celtic knot work to accentuate the curve of the anatomy

currently on display in Forfar

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

red accents and the body the thin blue line of those who protect and serve

surrounded by a ring

Kells Knot Celtic Leg Wrap Tattoo Design monkey a vine of Celtic knotThis 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.