Usage
A Celtic Knot is a general description for many intricate woven shapes including circles, rectangles, squares and triangles. The rendering here is a rectangular shape that can be used as the basis for a decorative woven mat by adding additional turns.History
Celtic knots, called Icovellavna, are a variety of knots and stylized graphical representations of knots used for decoration, used extensively in the Celtic style of insular art. These knots are most known for their adaptation for use in the ornamentation of Christian monuments and manuscripts. The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the artwork of the late Roman Empire. Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries AD and can be seen in Roman floor mosaics of that time. Spirals, step patterns, and key patterns are dominant motifs in Celtic art before the Christian influence on the Celts, which began around 450 A.D. These designs found their way into early Christian manuscripts and artwork. In modern times Celtic art is popularly thought of in terms of national identity — specifically Irish, Scottish or Welsh.Also known as
- Celtic Mat
- Celtic Plait
- Icovellavna
