Celtic Knots Butterfly Tattoos

Celtic knots are intricate and sometimes asymmetrical designs that usually have no beginning or end. They were originally used by Celtic monks while praying to help them focus. As monks bowed in prayer they would rub their fingers along the knots to maintain their concentration. Celtic knots were also used to symbolize Christianity. A popular three-pointed Celtic knot represents the Christian Trinity.

There are many ways in which Celtic knot butterflies are formed:

Take a Celtic knot design and shape it to resemble the image of a butterfly.
Fill just the body of the butterfly with the image of a Celtic knot.
Fill both the body and the wings with several Celtic knot designs.

Celtic Knots Butterfly Tattoos

Before getting a Celtic butterfly tattoo it’s important to start with a clear image with clean lines. Your tattoo artist will then outline the tattoo onto your skin before filling it in. Celtic butterfly tattoos usually don’t take too long to apply because they are usually comprised of a series of lines with minimal filler. Here are some examples of Celtic Knots Butterfly Tattoos.