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 Celtic knot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Celtic knots are a variety of (endless) knots and stylized graphical representations of knots used for decoration, first known to have been used by the Celts.
Not much history of the knots is available before the beginning of the Christian influence on the Celts in about A.D. There is much evidence for the use of geometric patterns as ornamentation particularly in jewelry before that time.
While analysis of the knots seem to point to eight basic types, there is no evidence to indicate that a knot had any specific philosophical or religious significance beyond perhaps the most obvious are: the work of humans and the intricacy of nature.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Celtic_knot   (572 words)

  
 Triangleknots
The triangle knot has symbolism similar to the triskele, in that once again we see the power of the Celtic belief in the triple forces of earth, sea, and sky, illustrated by the three points of the triangle.
Intricately designed triangle knots are found on later (Christian period) artifacts, and show clearly the evolution of the knot from a simple triquetra, to the elaborately designed knotwork found on crosses and monuments, as well as in the Book of Kells.
Ancient Celtic wisdom, proverbs, and blessings often consisted of three parts, and it is believed that the triangle knot represents the holy trinity, as well as the sacred Celtic trinity of Gods and Goddesses.
innisfreeglass.homestead.com /triangleknots.html   (158 words)

  
 Celtic Jewelry: meanings & history of custom celtic jewelry by deSignet International
Considered in Celtic mythology to be among the oldest creatures in existence.
Many Celtic myths involve dogs or dog familiars, which belonged to heroic figures or deities, and wars were often fought for and over them such as the one between Fionn MacCumhal and King Arthur.
Celtic knotwork designs vary from the elegant single knot and double knot patterns to the very sophisticated interlaced patterns.
www.celticfolklore.com   (1971 words)

  
 Free Celtic Interlace Clip Art
Interlace is one of the most identifiable aspects of Celtic art although it’s a relatively late addition to the repertoire of the Celts.
John Cargill*, is that Celtic knotwork was in some cases a form of musical notation.
In this view the knots and patterns of interlace represent the complicated whole of creation as the embodiment of one strand of essence.
www.webomator.com /bws/data/freeart/celtic/celtic_interlace.html   (1562 words)

  
 Knots on the Web (Peter Suber)
You'll be surprised at how knotting software can make it easier for you to learn to tie knots, to explore the mathematical properties of knots, and to create stunning images of knots, including knots never seen on Earth.
Maintained by Jan Korpegård. Under each knot, Korpegård gives the knot's name in 10 languages, and asks readers of other languages to send him the names of the same knots in their languages; he even provides the form for submitting the names electronically.
Decorative knotting, some for sale, by a man who calls himself the world's best (which may or may be true), and who thinks of himself as alone in his art (which is fortunately false).
www.earlham.edu /~peters/knotlink.htm   (6783 words)

  
 In Search of Meaning
The re-use of Celtic designs began as imitations of historical jewellery and monuments that were used as an affirmation of Irish identity and an association with the glory of past times.
In modern times those who maintain an interest in Celtic things, be it Celtic music, dance, religion, folklore or history, may relate to the idea of continuum in their desire to affirm and preserve a culture they value, nobly surviving despite centuries on the margins of European mainstream.
Among Celtic Diaspora, those emigrants and their descendants whose interest in their roots have become a passion are especially likely to relate to a message of continuum as they strive to maintain an identity with their heritage in the multi-cultural melting pot of the New World.
www.celtarts.com /in_search_of_meaning.htm   (2424 words)

  
 Celtic Knot Homepage
Celtic Knot is a trio of musicians from northeast Wisconsin who play and sing traditional Irish and Celtic songs.
Celtic Knot was a featured act at the Celtic Village, a part of Appleton's family-oriented 2001 "New Year's Eve Around the Park" celebration.
All three of the Celtic Knot regulars have lengthy musical resumes and are active in the Green Apple Folk Music Society.
home.new.rr.com /tdawson   (281 words)

  
 Celtic Knot Cross - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
An abundance of intertwined Celtic knots grace the timeless circle-and-cross symbolism of this traditional work of decorative art.
For awareness ribbon charms, fun Celtic knot pendants and cute animal charms, be sure to browse through our pewter charms and drops section.
Combining the artistry of interwoven Celtic knots and crosses atop a human skull sculpture, artist Tipton adeptly translates the ancient symbology of the passage of life in this...
www.nextag.com /celtic-knot-cross/search-html   (335 words)

  
 CELTIC KNOT
The Celtic Cross,with its recognisable shaft, arms and ring is embellished with intricate decorations which are representations of much older, cruder and very powerful symbols of basic life forces.
The Celtic Knot is a reflection of the complexity of Self, the interconnectedness and never-ending cycle of life.
The Celtic Knot is associated with Happy Love and Friendship.
www.africangold.co.za /pages/Stories/celtic_knot.htm   (129 words)

  
 CircleKnots
The belief in rebirth is a major tenet of Celtic belief, and the intricately woven circle knots found in modern Celtic artwork perfectly illustrate this belief.
The threads of the knot have no beginning or end, and continuously loop around and under each other.
The circle knot represents the delicate dance of nture, life, death, and rebirth.
innisfreeglass.homestead.com /circleknots.html   (137 words)

  
 Wholesale Celtic Knot Jewelry - Wholesale Celtic Charms - Wholesale Celtic Pendants - Wholesale Celtic Crosses - ...
Celtic entwined knot represents marriage and fidelity in relationships.
Known as the Celtic Four, this Celtic knot represents the 4-leaved clover, and symbolizes good fortune and a bountiful harvest.
Similar to the Unity Knot, this knot also represents balance of unity of being, in orther words, knowing oneself and bringing all facets of the personality and spirituality into acceptance and balance with each other.
www.mandarava.com /wholesale/wceltic_charms.htm   (395 words)

  
 The KnotPlot Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Knots can be loaded from a database of almost 1000 knots and links or sketched by hand in three dimensions.
Also, knots may be constructed via the Conway notation or using a tangle calculator.
Finally, new knots can be created from old knots using a number of transformations.
www.cs.ubc.ca /nest/imager/contributions/scharein/KnotSquare.html   (396 words)

  
 Celtic Knot Cross Family Name and Scottish Thistle - Stained Glass Window Designs
This Celtic Knot window hanging is show with just the zinc outer came edge.
The Celtic Knot bevel cluster is from Warner-Crivellaro, one of my glass suppliers.
The Celtic Cross bevel cluster is also from Warner-Crivellaro, one of my glass suppliers.
www.glassdesignsbygeorgemcginn.com /customcelticdesigns.html   (723 words)

  
 Celtic Symbols from the Celtic Lady - Art, Tattoo Designs, Fonts, Wedding Ideas & Symbols -- Original Designs
The Romans were most impressed by the Celtic tribesmen's horsemanship, the control of their fighting carts and their treatment of their horses.
In the last decade of the 20th century this beautiful Celtic art is no longer found just in the monasteries.
Violation of the Copyright Law includes, but is not limited to, using this artwork whether in whole or in part on products that are sold with the intent of profit; to represent this artwork as another's creation; intergrate any part of this artwork into another form.
www.celticlady.com /c-symbls.html   (607 words)

  
 Celtic Jewelry, Tapestries, Textiles, Clothing, and Mythical Images
Our celtic and magic, mythic and symbolic, totem and spirit guide silver and bronze medallions are worn by thousands of magical and period-inspired folk around the country and the world.
Cel tic knot design, Celtic silver jewelry, Elemental and pentacle or pentagram jewelry honoring the seasons and the elements of earth, air, fire and water.
No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including by photocopying, recording, scanning, or use of any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from Ann W. Weller, Proprietor, Ancient Circles.
www.ancientcircles.com   (481 words)

  
 "Celtic Knots Designer" software - A program for drawing celtic knots   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Celtic knots it produces can be amazingly creative, but then "Celtic knots designer" is just so fast at designing, it leaves room for creativity!
This celtic knots designer program has threads, like follow one thread with one colour, and the next with another colour.
It has a nice design at the head, with celtic knots at the top.
www.celticdesigner.com   (599 words)

  
 Celtic knot engagement ring
Celtic knot engagement ring can be made to accept a round or princess cut stone.
four weeks for your Celtic knot engagement ring as they are handmade to order.
Celtic knot engagement ring is available in 14kt, 18kt or platinum.
www.seawear.com /irish-jewelry/rings/celtic/engagement-ring-celtic-knot.html   (127 words)

  
 Celtic Love Knot Jewelry
It may be a lover's knot, a reminder of life's meandering quest or an emblem of a person's Celtic heritage.
The repeated crossings of the knot can represent the weaving of the physical and spiritual paths and the eternal continuum of life, love and faith.
The Josephine's Knot or Granny Knot is also considered a lover's knot, since it is a linking of separate closed paths.
www.celtarts.com /celtic_love_knot_jewelry.htm   (243 words)

  
 Knotwork Applet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Your knot will look best if it has some symmetry or pattern to it (for bonus points, use a single thread).
More comprehensive, but less accessible, is his father's book Celtic Art, the Methods of Construction by George Bain (published in 1951, ISBN 0-0946-1830-5).
The earliest standard reference is Celtic Art in Pagan and Christian Times by J. Romilly Allen (published in 1904, Methuen and Co.).
birrell.org /andrew/knotwork   (357 words)

  
 The Knot Message Boards
By the 15th century it was common for the Celtic people to toast each other with a ceremonial cup.
The purpose of the loving cup ceremony is for the bride and groom to share their first drink together as husband and wife and to show the coming together of two families.
Their hands are bound together in a cord or a tartan clothe during the vows to show that from that point forward they are no longer two, but are now one.
www.theknot.com /co_profileview.htm?profilename=Celtic_Wedding   (1881 words)

  
 Celtic Knot
The Celtic Knot Public House, located at 626 Church Street in the heart of Evanston, blends the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub with the sophistication of a modern European restaurant.
The Celtic Knot is a warm and inviting gathering place for friends from all walks of life.
The Celtic Knot Public House is located across from the Evanston Public Library.
celticknotpub.com   (273 words)

  
 douglas zongker | celtic knot thingy | howto
The break forces the knot to turn back on itself, instead of letting the two strands cross over.
Now the red and blue squares in the editor are drawn in the output as gray diamonds, and you can see where the breaks lie in relation to the knot.
Checked by default, it makes all parts of the knot be drawn in the same color (a light blue).
isotropic.org /uw/knot/howto   (879 words)

  
 Celtic Knots: Construction
The "final" knot lines from this method are close to where they should be, but sometimes need to be moved slightly, or smoothed out, for purely aesthetic reasons.
A splitting is a line through which the knot is not allowed to pass.
I usually make a quick sketch of the knot, count the number of components, and add or remove splittings to make it all one components before drawing the final knot -- hopefully without greatly altering whatever symmetries the knot was supposed to have.
www.wallace.net /knots/howto   (1417 words)

  
 Jewelry by Da'oud Celtic Wedding Rings and Diamond engagement rings, Anniversary rings, celtic wedding bands, platinum, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Celtic and Art Nouveau inspired designs and the imagination of Da'oud Thompson.
Our organic and interlaced celtic jewelry is designed to be a talisman for success in relationships.
This symbolism may be used in one's wedding vows, be it the intention to be as one or to flow with change.
www.jewelrybydaoud.com   (490 words)

  
 Steve Abbott's Computer Drawn Celtic Knotwork
But the knots at the start of the page would be too difficult for me. But if they inspire others to hand-draw their own knots, I will be well pleased.
Set the background colour for the 2D knot as well as the 3D knot.
The picture shows a simulated engraving from CAD software of a knot as it might be machined into a piece of wood or metal.
www.abbott.demon.co.uk /knots.html   (1081 words)

  
 Celtic Knot Font - Create custom Celtic Knotwork on your computer!
The result is that each key on your keyboard makes a piece of a Celtic knot.
Their instruction manuals have become source material for clip art; with few people actually learning to make the knots because the procedure was just too tedious for the average person.
You can start making Celtic knots in minutes and take years to explore the myriad designs and complexity possible with this font.
www.clanbadge.com /knots.htm   (2069 words)

  
 The Armory - Celtic Knot Pendant with Beads
The Celtic Knot pattern took many forms and was a traditional design of the Celtic people.
The Celts had been using geometrical patterns in their jewelry as early as 450 A.D. Some historians believe that this was due to the fact that early Celtic religion forbid them from depicting creatures.
Analysis seems to point to eight basic types of Celtic Knot patterns and although no one is sure if there was significance to the patterns, many believe that they had philosophical or religious significance.
www.armory.net /item.cfm?RecordId=99124-KE   (117 words)

  
 Celtic Necklaces in Sterling Silver & 14k. Gold - Irish Jewelry.
The knot measures approximately 45.3 mm (1 13/16") wide and the necklace has a total weight of approximately 8.3 grams.
The triskele is thought to symbolize the foundation of the three worlds of the Celtic cosmology: land, sea, and sky
The interwoven pattern symbolizes man's eternal journey through the worlds and the guidance and strength of the sun throughout all life journeys.
www.badalijewelry.com /celtic_b.htm   (487 words)

  
 Celtic Knot Font Gallery - Create custom Celtic Knotwork on your computer!
These Celtic Knots were created with the Celtic Knot Font and then embellished with graphics programs like Adobe Photoshop or JASC Paint Shop Pro.
She has not only created some great effects, but she has even written a tutorial on how to do knotwork that appears to be carved into wood.
First I created a simple knot with the Celtic Knot Font in Adobe Illustrator, rotated it 45 degrees and used the "punk and bloat" effect 4 times at 4 different levels on 4 separate copies of the knot.
www.clanbadge.com /gallery.htm   (526 words)

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