| Koi fish tattoos | | | | The color scheme of the Koi fish tattoo is very |
| The word "koi" comes from Japanese. Koi fish are | | | | important element. A common color scheme would be |
| specially bred in Japan for their color. A prize example | | | | the Yen Yang design of black and white. Most of the |
| can be valued in the $100,000 range. Koi are a type of | | | | cases, the color scheme work the best if integrate |
| carp and have been cultivated and bred in Japan for | | | | with your shin color. For instant, if you have a dark or |
| possibly thousands of years. | | | | olive skin color it may be more suitable to choose a |
| If you have been to Japan you will notice they are a | | | | bright hue so the Koi fish tattoo to make it more visible. |
| common feature in most traditional Japanese gardens. | | | | The natural colors of white, red, black, yellow or gold or |
| They most likely originated from Eastern Asia, Aral, | | | | perhaps a mixture of those colors would be applicable |
| Black and Caspian Seas. Earliest records of Koi have | | | | if you really want the test of more traditional |
| been found in China and have been widely spread in | | | | style.Always remember that Koi Fish tatto o needs a |
| Japan. | | | | place of honor on your body. Men generally get them |
| For the Japanese koi fish represent strength and | | | | on their shoulders or calf and women like to get them |
| power because they are often able to lift their entire | | | | as a lower back tattoo. Additions- Along with the koi |
| body up and jump out of the water. Koi fish tattoos | | | | fish tattoo you can always put some water in the |
| are beautiful and wildly popular right now. Koi fish | | | | background that splashes around the fish. Also Cherry |
| tattoos of course have a long history and go all the | | | | blossom flower are very traditional and go well with a |
| way back to ancient Japanese times and it is a | | | | Japanese themed tattoo. Cost-It all depends on what |
| definite Japanese or Asian tattoo theme. Therefore | | | | size, how many colors, and type you want.Additions |
| the tattoos that represent koi fish often show them | | | | and if you want the work custom designed or you are |
| splashing in the water and water flying everywhere | | | | going to use flash. They typically run between $50 to |
| which shows of their strength. Plus as an added bonus | | | | $250 dollars. |
| they are an absolute beautiful fish and the colors of | | | | More Koi fish Facts: |
| them lend themselves to a tattoos. | | | | 1. The Koi is associated with the family. On Children's |
| The beautiful bright oranges mixed witht he blues of | | | | Day Koi flags are raised, Black Koi the father, Orange |
| water make for an ideal tattoo plus since they are | | | | Red mother, Blue/White for a boy, red/pink for a girl. |
| traditionally a Japanese tattoo they lend a sort of | | | | 2. The Koi Fish symbolizes courage in the Buddhist |
| forgien mystery to their air. | | | | Religion. According to Buddhists, humans 'swim' through |
| Koi Fish tattoos are now very popular among men | | | | the 'ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish |
| and women. Typically men get them on their shoulders | | | | swims through water. |
| or calf and women like to get them as a lower back | | | | 3. Another word to describe "love" is "koi". The kanji |
| tattoo.There are a few out there that also get them | | | | character for "kokoro (heart)" is included as part of |
| as full back tattoos with more of a tradition Asian | | | | both kanji characters. Both "ai" and "koi" can be |
| design. | | | | translated as "love" in English. |