Pictish Woad Z-Rod Tattoo Design brother A way to have both

A way to have both the symbolism of the Tree of Life and the powerful statement of the band of knotwork flowing from the roots below it

or in vibrant colors

The shamrock as the symbol of the trinity

this tattoo design combines a traditional High Cross of woven knot work with the sacred heart of Jesus

The last photo shows the same woman 25 years later

Pictish Woad Z-Rod Tattoo Design brother A way to have bothThis z rod and double disc is from the Dunnichen Pictish symbol stone, currently on display in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. The pattern appears on many carved stones found across Scotland, and this one was probably carved in the 7th century. The way it is rendered, with a combination of line and "woad blue" dots, makes it come alive in skin. Some scholars have theorized that it is the symbol of agriculture, one tip of the Z is a grain seed, the other tip