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The history of the Celtic people goes back thousands of years. Celtic tattoos have experienced a massive revival in recent years. There are strong Norse design influences in celtic knot work, as there is with all celtic tattoo designs and there is some debate as to the exact origin. The complexity of Celtic design is thought to mimic or echo the complexity of nature, the use of celtic knots in spirals and mazes, the intricate interweaving tattoo stencil machine showing no beginning and no end, reflective of the cycles of the seasons and of life. Clearly there were exchanges between cultures through both trade and conquest.

There are strong Norse design influences in Celtic knot work, and there is some debate as to the exact origin. One of the most easily identifiable celtic tattoos is the celtic shield knot.