drian McAleese of Celtoi Designs, uses a unique technique to present the Celtic Knot, combining aged script paper, hessian weave and golden threads.  The poem below, written by Adrian McAleese, explains the symbolism and meaning that has inspired what has become known as 'The Celtoi Knot'.

The Celtoi Knot

The strand of each knot is our journey in life

We have love, we have pain, we have laughter and strife

We meet others, we discover, we learn and we grow

Each experience a lesson life wants us to know

The hessian weave, strands making a 'whole'

One lifetime on earth; body, spirit and soul

The golden threads reach out and explore

Like us, on this journey, often searching for more

Look more closely at life, you'll see you are blessed

A Celtic blessing offering solace and rest

Like the arms of a loved one, the advice of a friend

Giving hope and encouragement, till this journey's end

This journey is yours, unique with one chance

So gather life's lessons and use to enhance

Your life, your being, your pleasure, your pain

Remembering that sunshine always follows the rain

©2005 Adrian McAleese

The Celtic Knot is the most identifiable type of Celtic Art.  Celtic Knot work Art has been steeped in mystery for over a thousand years.  Celtic symbolism is expressed by the interlaced patterns of unbroken lines that represent man's pilgrimage through life and his connectedness with the land around him and all other living things.  Very often I am asked 'What do the Celtic Knots mean?'  The Celtic Knot meaning and Celtic Knot symbolism is not an exact science as much of the symbolism has been lost over time and various Celtic Artists attach their own meanings and interpretation.