The Koi is also able to fight the current of the water and swim upstream. This can be interpreted in two ways:

Written By Chouhab on samedi 6 décembre 2008 | 12:56

By Markus Katsuo

Because the koi fish is strong enough it can swim up stream. This could be thought of in two ways

The Koi fish is pure will - The act of swimming upstream shows the will of the koi and that the current is no challenge for the resistance that it feels as it swims upstream. Will could also be interpreted as desire , a great master once said that a strong wish was the most powerful force in the universe. So the Koi tattoo can be a symbol of our strength and will in the world and spirit to move forward no matter what.

Strength in time of adversity - Koi fish also symbolizes the ability to go forward no matter what the obstacle is. The desire to swim on even if we are being swept along backwards.

Koi fish tattoo - Koi fish, or carp, are ornamental carp. Koi in tattooing plays an important role in Japanese myths and stories. In many of the Japanese stories, Koi are transformed through their efforts and perseverance, it is said that if they climb the dragonds gate they great become dragons. The Koi as a symbol that represents perseverance in the face of adversity. The Carp can also 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.

varieties of koi fish include:Traditional Japanese Tattoos

Kohaku - a red pattern and white-skinned Koi

Taisho Sanshoku (Sanke) - a red and black pattern white-skin Koi

Showa Sanshoku (Showa) - a red and white pattern with black-skinned Koi

Tancho Showa, Tancho Sanke, or even Tancho Goshiki

Asagi - a Koi with light blue scales on its top and red scales on its bottom

Shusui - partially scaled version of an Asagi

Bekko - black pattern with white, red, or yellow-skinned Koi

Utsurimono -red, white, or yellow pattern black Koi

Goshiki - mostly black Koi fish with red, white, brown, and blue accents

Ogon - Koi fish that is one solid color, can be regular or metallic; known colors - red, orange, yellow, platinum and cream

Kin Gin Rin - Koi Fish with shiny scales. "Gold Silver Scales" There are also Gin Rin versions of almost any other type of koi.

Kawarimono kawarigoi - Different types of Koi

Doitsu-goi - German Carp

Koromo - Koi with areas of blue-edged scales aligned neatly

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