The koi fish is one of the most celebrated fish in the Japanese and Chinese culture. The koi fish has origins from ancient China, but it is now mainly a Japanese symbol. The koi has been portrayed in myths and legends in both cultures. As a tattoo and a symbol, the koi fish has deep symbolic meanings to many Asian cultures. The koi fish is a popular dish among the Japanese, but it is also symbolic to them. The koi fish is a Japanese carp.
Koi fish live in the wild and they also are scientifically bred. The koi was first a dull looking fish with a grayish color. Farmer began to breed the koi fish and were able to create one with a beautiful orange color. The orange koi is one of the most popular colors and it is considered to be rare. Since the koi was a market fish, they wanted to change the color so the koi was more desirable on the market.
Koi fish come in a variety of different colors and designs. Koi fish are white, gray, gold, orange, and yellow. Koi fish can also have a combination of these colors as well. Prize koi fish are actually highly sought for and they can bring in big money. In fact, a beautiful prized koi fish can bring in nearly a half million dollars! They are highly sought for from collectors and farmers who breed the fish.
As you read earlier, koi fish has been portrayed in symbolic legends. Koi fish have the ability to swim up stream like American salmon. The koi fish can swim upstream through the rough water and horrible conditions. Koi fish stop at nothing to swim upstream. Legend states that any koi that is able to climb a waterfall will be transformed into a dragon.
When it comes to the koi tattoo, nothing is out of the question. In the tattoo world, these koi tattoos are considered to be some of the most colorful tattoo designs around. The koi tattoo is usually portrayed in the water. Some koi tattoo designs have the koi swimming upstream and others may have the koi swimming up a waterfall. Since the orange koi is so popular in Japan, it is also the most common color seen in koi fish tattoos.
Koi fish tattoos can also be portrayed with the famous lotus flower or other common flowers found in Asia. Koi fish can be designed realistic looking or they can have a cartoon look. In tattoos, the koi fish can come in nearly any color, from blue to purple. There has been a lot of tattoo artist put their own creative spin on koi tattoos, giving the tattoo a more exotic and beautiful look.
Koi tattoos can also come in a variety of different sizes. Some designs are very small, small enough to fit on your ankles or behind your ear. Other koi tattoo designs are very large. These designs can be big enough to cover your entire back. Before you choose your koi design, you may want to think about the size of tattoo you would want.
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