Koi Fish Tattoos

  If you’ve already made the first major decision to have a tattoo, the next step is to decide on what type of tattoo you would like to get. When your imagination and the talent of your tattoo artist is limited, consider getting a Koi fish tattoo because they are some of the most popular tattoos around these days. In general sense to the Japanese the koi fish tattoo represents ‘Good Luck’.

You Could also combine the koi fish tattoo with zodiac tattoos, wrist tattoo Ideas, tribal wolf tattoos, Wrist Tattoo Designs.

Interesting Facts You Should Know About Koi Fish Tattoos

  What is exactly a Koi Fish? A Koi fish, or Nishikigoi, are the product of several centuries of selective breeding of the common brown Asian carp and the German carp. The Koi Fish belongs to the same family as Carp and is often mistaken for large goldfish. Koi fish tattoos as well as the actual koi fish species are known for their strength, vitality and perseverance. The Koi fish color mutations appeared about 1805.

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 koi fish and koi fish tattoos are available in all colors; from the purest white, through to yellow, orange, red, near-lavender, blues, greens and coal black, in limitless combinations. The most common colors of Koi fish are: Red, orange, white, black and blue.

 The most popular koi fish as well as koi fish tattoos in Japan are the Kohaku, a pure white fish with persimmon-red patches arranged in a stepping stone pattern, they also make brilliant koi fish tattooss

  The orange and red Koi fish is the one often mistaken for large goldfish. Just like many other types of fish, their environment dictates how big they grow to. If given enough space, its size can reach up to 3 feet long.

  The Koi fish and koi fish tattoo are highly treasured in Japan and earns great respect and love among the Japanese people not only for its beauty but also for what it symbolizes. Though the Koi fish' mysterious mythology and symbolism apply to all cultures, the Japanese people probably have the longest history in terms of breeding and cultivating the species

  Koi tattooing plays an important role in Japanese myths and stories. It represents love, longevity, loyalty and knowledge,. There is a short story by Mukoda Kuniko called the Koi-san that describe the koi as symbolizing friendship and love.

The Beauty Of The Koi Tattoo Makes Them A Prized Tattoo

  Koi fish tattoos are traditional tattoos symbolizing good luck in the Japanese culture. The idea behind this belief comes from the natural perseverance of the actual koi fish in nature. The koi fish must swim many miles upstream to spawn and continue its species.

  Japanese legend surrounding the koi says that if one of these mythic fish succeeds in traversing both the upstream voyage of the river, and in climbing the falls of the Dragon Gate on the Yellow River, it will then magically transform into a dragon.

  So not only are koi fish tattoos a symbol of luck, they are a symbol of ambition in the face of adversity, success, and advancement in life. Koi fish tattoos can be worn by anyone wanting to represent the struggle humans go through as they swim through the ocean of life’s natural trials and hardships, just as the fish makes its way upstream.

  When you have a tattoo it is nicer and more admirable if you can explain the symbolism behind it to whoever asks you.

The following summarizes the meaning behind koi fish tattoos:

• perseverance in the face of adversity

• courage to surpass all the challenges of life

• determination and endurance to face critical situations

• good luck in life, love and friendship

• independence and freedom in all endeavours in life

• strength to withstand the test of time

• strong character and personality

  As mentioned, koi fish come in many brilliant and very ornate looking colors. If done by a talented tattoo artist who can capture its vibrant and ornate colors on your skin, you will have a magnificent work of art. However, you must be ready to pay the equivalent price of such stunning work.

  A tattoo artist must only use a color ink once, because the needle has your blood on it then goes into the ink. Leftover ink must be disposed of for sanitary and health reasons. The colored inks are expensive and a koi fish tattoo uses a lot of colors thus, you'll be charged in accordance with the ink used as well as the services of the artist. However, koi fish tattoo is really a stunning work of art on your skin and is worth every penny that you'll spend.