Claddagh tattoos are inspired by the Claddagh ring, They are composed of a heart, surrounded by two hands and a crown. The heart in the center of the tattoo means love, the hands indicate friendship and the crown indicates loyalty. The expression that goes along with the Claddagh is "With these hands I give you my heart and I crown it with my love.” Claddagh tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body, and can be seen in a number of styles and colors.
