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The endless knot or eternal knot is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is an important symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. It is an important cultural marker in places significantly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism such as Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Kalmykia, and Buryatia. It is also found in Celtic, Kazakh and Chinese ...
One very basic form of Celtic or pseudo-Celtic linear knotwork. Stone Celtic crosses, such as this, are a major source of knowledge regarding Celtic knot design. Carpet page from Lindisfarne Gospels, showing knotwork detail. Almost all of the folios of the Book of Kells contain small illuminations like this decorated initial.
One very basic form of Celtic or pseudo-Celtic linear knotwork; alternative decorative form of Image:Celtic-knot-basic-alternate.svg. Date: 2006: Source: SVG version of Image:Celtic-knot-basic.png This image is converted from the following PostScript code:
Knots were also regarded as having spiritual and religious symbolism in addition to their aesthetic qualities. The endless knot appears in Tibetan Buddhism, while the Borromean rings have made repeated appearances in different cultures, often symbolizing unity.
For variant forms of a basic (pseudo-)Celtic knotwork cross, see Knotwork-cross.svg, Knotwork-cross-multicolored.svg, and Knotwork-cross-alternate.svg. Date: 2006: Source: SVG version of Celtic-knot-basic-linear.png: Author: AnonMoos (PostScript source and PNG); Erin Silversmith (first SVG conversion) SVG development
At its core, the coquette aesthetic is all about accessories and adornments. From bow stacking to balletcore, this season’s viral fashion trends would be nothing without hair bows, leg warmers ...
Aidan Meehan is an Irish artist and author of 18 books on Celtic art and design. [1] [2] including the eight-volume Celtic Design series and Celtic Alphabets, Celtic Borders, The Book of Kells Painting Book, The Lindisfarne Painting Book and Celtic Knots, all published by Thames & Hudson
A decorative knot is generally a knot that not only has practical use but is also known for its aesthetic or ornamental qualities. [2] Often originating from maritime use, "decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship-shape appearance of any vessel."