Celtic knots are unbroken loops interlaced around each other. Its most remarkable trait is that it shows no beginning or end. The motif represents faith, eternity, and the love between two people.
Knot patterns first appeared in the Late Roman Empire. As history evolved, interlaced knot patterns also became present in other cultures, such as Islamic, Ethiopian, and Celt. Around 2500 BCE, the early Scottish, Welsh, and Irish Celts fashioned these elegantly constructed knots. For pagan cultures, these elements signified eternal life.
Pre-Christian symbols would generally include spiral patterns. On the other hand, post-Christian designs include looping, braiding, and knotting Celtic designs. These designs were included in manuscripts to decorate and illustrate life events. The famous Book of Kells, for example, contains various examples of Celtic Knots.
The Celtic Love Knot pattern we see today evolved from the first interlaced designs found in Celtic History. Reading through history books, we find the appearance of the first interlace patterns divided between pre and post-Christian.
The Celtic Love is a modern version of the traditional Celtic knot, and similarly, it features infinity patterns. The design displays a heart created by the intertwining lines of two Celtic knots. It creates a structure that looks like two hearts interlocked.
The Celtic Love Knot symbolizes everlasting love between two people. Also known as Anam Cara Knot, which translates as a soul friend, this knot has both religious and spiritual meanings. The word Anam Cara derives from the Irish language. It is a famous romantic expression present in books and even used by St. Brigid of Kildare.
People believe Celts exchanged these knots just like couples do with rings today. Therefore, today it is common to find these designs in Celtic wedding rings, representing the eternal bond between two people. In addition, people use it in jewelry, tattoos, logos, and embroidery to symbolize eternal love.
Apart from the romantic meaning, it also represents the never-ending cycles of life. It also depicts the spiritual meaning of life. Apart from its universal symbolism, the shape that houses a Celtic Love knot gives extra meaning to the symbol.
There are many legends surrounding the Celtic Love knot. The most popular supposes that if a couple ties the love knot on a tree and the knot stays in place for a year, they’ll have a strong relationship, and their love will last forever.
The Triple Drop Love Knot l often leave around our Pembrokeshire coastline for strangers to find, features a triple bite which depict the elements of life : earth, water, and fire. The continuous line of the knot represents the potential unity, strength and unwavering spirit of humans if we all just worked together and highlights the significant role of our existence on this beautiful planet...to protect it 💚
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