These love knots can be prepared either using ribbon or else can be drawn on paper. These love knots are not just meant for expressing love, but they are also used as means of proposing for marriage. In the ancient times, the trend was that the guy used to deliver the Celtic love knot at his lover's doorstep and then wait for her response. If the girl accepted the love knot, it would mean the girl is ready for marriage and if on the contrary she didn't pick up the love knot that means the guy has unfortunately been rejected.
Love knots are beautifully decorated with hearts, tulips and flowers etc. You can paint these love knots with different rainbow colors. With the developments in printing technology, these traditional love knots have now been replaced by Valentines Day cards. But as it is said that old is gold, same holds true for love knots too. Though modern version is available, but the sentiments attached to this old valentine symbol Celtic love knot is truly precious.
