During the Crusades, European knights often had tattoos of crosses, indicating what sort of burial they desired should they be killed in lands far from home. Despite Biblical writing against the practice, there are many people who choose to wear a cross in the form of a tattoo as a symbol of their faith.

Designs made with crossing lines can be found in nearly every culture around the world. Some are less-specifically representational of any one meaning, making them good choices for tattooing.

A cross can be tattooed as a stand-alone design or added along with previous work. Done as a repeat, you can make a arm band or ankle band. Rendered on a larger scale, solid black designs can often be good cover-ups for smaller work. Other background or significant quotations can also be easily added.

Barbée	Bretessée	Celtic - Iona
Croissantée	Crosslet	Entrailed
Fitchée	Fleury	Frettée
Interlaced	Potent - Jerusalem	St James
Tau - St Anthony	Urdée	Wavy

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