There’s no doubt that the number three is important: think about the Charmed Ones, trilogies, and three-piece outfits. This could be why so many people see the Trinity knot, which is also called a triquetra, as a powerful sign.

There is a lot of disagreement about where the knot pattern came from, but it is thought to have started in the late Roman Empire and became famous in Celtic art and Christian imagery. For different people today, the Trinity knot means different things. For Welsh, Irish, and Scottish people, it means they are proud of their old Irish tradition.

You can find sacred knots in art, jewelry, and tattoos. So, we put together a list of some of the more creative takes on the classic style.