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Celtic Revival Crosses

Mar 02, 2026

How the Celtic Cross went from 334 years of near-silence to the most recognized Celtic symbol — Stephen Walker traces the 19th-century revival that put it back in stone, and in jewelry. Continue reading

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A Rant about the Authenticity of Celtic Art

Jun 05, 2025

Stephen Walker on why AI-generated Celtic art fails at authenticity, and the two essential rules of interlace that define real Celtic design. Continue reading

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Copyright and Original Celtic Design

Feb 25, 2020

Celtic designs have an ancient heritage, but most designs are original works created for contemporary use. Stephen Walker explains the copyright distinction. Continue reading

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Celtic Interlace and Knotwork Design Part II

Feb 08, 2014

Stephen Walker traces the complete history of Celtic knotwork from 7th-century monasteries through Viking raids, Norman conquest, and the Victorian revival to modern jewelry — an unbroken thread of Celtic heritage. Continue reading

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Celtic Interlace and Knotwork Design - Part 1

Jan 11, 2014

Celtic interlace first appeared in early Christian art in the 7th century AD. Stephen Walker traces its origins — from Lindisfarne to Coptic manuscripts — in this 1996 scholarly essay. Continue reading