Claddagh Tattoo?

Question

Can anyone direct me to a site for a claddagh design, with the view to getting a tattoo? I just want something very delicate and simple. Also, can anyone tell me, how painful is getting a tattoo on your wrist. I do not have any.

Answer 1

I have a tattoo on my wrist and it was not hugely painful. I was expecting the pain to be much worse. I have 3 stars cascading on my wrist and was thinking of doing some celtic art. Here is a few renditions of claddaghs- some are obviously more delicate than others.

http://monkeyshines.nfshost.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/foi-tribalsm.jpg

http://www.sandscripts.com/catalog/business/gif/claddagh_hands_heart.gif

http://www.tattoosymbol.com/celtic/claddagh.jpg

http://www.perkydesigns.com/celtic_-Claddagh__03.jpg

Answer 2

"The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "Let love and friendship reign."
The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the heart facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship: "their heart is open." When worn on the right hand but with the heart facing inward toward the body, this indicates the person wearing the ring is in a relationship, or that "someone has captured their heart". A Claddagh worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward away from the body, generally indicates that the wearer is engaged. When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married."

Besides all the above info, Wikipedia has an excellent picture of a Claddagh ring. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_ring

I don't know how badly a tattoo hurts...I don't have one either. This looks like a nice one, though. Remember, this image is the rendering in metal; an artist's drawing could be much more refined and delicate.

Answer 3

First, I don't recommend getting one. But if you're going to, check with the artist & see if he/she has any on hand, they probably do or can design one for you. MOST IMPORTANT - if you're going to do it make sure you SEE the new needle still in the package.

Are you aware that the way the Claddagh is worn symbolizes whether you are 'taken' or not? The fact that a tattoo is permanent might be a big factor. Love lives are very seldom permanent enough to get tattooed over. As a matter of fact it has been said that the way to jinx your present situation is to have it tattooed. Think about this a LONG time before you do it.

Answer 4

I just got a claddagh tattoo on my foot a few weeks ago. I love it, and I got it to represent my Irish heritage, not so much my marital/relationship status. It is very pretty and it is much more meaningful than, "i have a boyfriend" -- but rather the importance of love and friendship and loyalty in my life. If you would like to see a picture, it has celtic knots on the side but I can email you one (my address is [e-mail]) but otherwise just search claddagh tattoos on google or yahoo and youll get websites with lots of pics. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

If you change the symbol, then it would defeat the whole purpose of having the claddagh in the first place. Who cares if its "bad", just get it if you want it! Although in my opinion if its to honor your friends, I'd get it in a more visible spot, like maybe between your shoulder blades, so when people ask about it you can tell them exactly why you got it and what it means. Unless you want to be pulling your pants down all the time to show people :)

Answer 6

just get fake ones lol i dont know