Origin of Celtic Love Knots

Celtic knotwork originated in the third or fourth century in the artwork of the Roman empire.
After 450 A.D. the Celtic form of art was used by early Christians to decorate their manuscripts adding depictions from life such as animals and plants. However, it is believed that Celts were forbidden from using animals, plants or human forms in their artwork and therefore, the complicated and intricate Irish Celtic symbols consisting only of geometric designs were created. Celtic knotwork has also been compared to plaits or braids which are designs made from interwoven cords.

Celtic Love Knot Meaning

Celtic knot meanings is a very debated topic. The reason for this is that today most people have adapted these knots to represent their version of Celtic love knot meaning. Celtic love knots popularly known as the eternity knot represents the union of two souls by interweaving two individual strands. They are commonly used in Celtic wedding rings which portray two unbroken loops that intertwine and are inseparable from each other. They also symbolize the never-ending cycle of life with their intricate and interwoven patterns that have no end or beginning. The crossings in a love knot often depict the spiritual meaning of life. Despite the traditional belief that animals should not be used in any Celtic knot, many times Celtic love knots have animals interlacing the knots. The following are the different type of Celtic love knots and their meanings.

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