Celtic Knots have become one of the most popular ways people celebrate and connect with their Celtic ancestry, from tattoos, jewellery, and pottery, to clothing, accessories, and homewares. These Celtic knot designs are found everywhere.

Today, I am going to break down the meaning of the Celtic Knot. Along with that, there are various ways a Celtic knot can exist. Celtic knots and meanings come in different shapes and forms, and I will share eight different types.

Untangle the eight types of Celtic knots and learn about the complicated history behind these curvilinear creations

Throughout Celtic folklore and culture, the Celtic Knot is the most evident and well-known design in Celtic and Irish history. However, their variations also embody different symbolisms that are beautiful and unique in their particular way.

In Celtic Art, Celtic knots (also known as 'endless knots' or 'mystic knots') are series of overlapping or interwoven knots which have no clear start or end. They started to appear in Celtic Art in the second half of the 5th Century whereas Celtic spirals appeared much earlier, as early as 600 BC.