The meaning and the designs of the carp tattoos Koi, or more specific: Nishikigoi fish, is one type of carps that raised because of their...
The meaning and the designs of the carp tattoos
Koi, or more specific: Nishikigoi fish, is one type of carps that raised because of their beautiful colors and patterns. That’s also the reason they became a great theme of tattoo art – Koi fish tattoo meaning. People usally raising carp in ponds, pools or outdoor aquarium. The roaches can be very expensive, depending on their colors and shape patterns.
Meaning of Koi fish tattoos
Later, people began tattoo carp image on the body. This beautiful fish has many colors and each color has its own meaning. Silver or platinum carps represent wealth or successful in business. Yellow carps bring prosperity and luck. White – red Koi fish represent career promotion. Colorful carps represent family and friends.
The various colors of Koi fish also represent family members. Black Koi fish is the father, red - orange carp is mother, pink carp is daughter and blue - white is the son.
The popularity of Koi fish tattoos
In Japan, Koi fish bring the message of love and friendship. In China, this fish species is also very popular and is always connected with good luck. The legend said the carp passed the Rain Gate and became the dragon. Therefore, the Chinese thought that 7 golden carps will bring extreme luck. Although originated from East Asia, the beautiful carps have received the worldwide love and passion.
Koi fish tattoo art also shows the achievement capacity and overcome troublesome in life. That's because the carps are famous by its sturdy and easy to adapt to the environment and have the ability to survive in harsh conditions. Image of a swimming upstream carp is used to show the determination.
Finally, the carps are considered as living treasures. That makes them very popular in painting or other art forms. This species is covered in the veil of mystery, so no wonder why the carp tattoo always being loved and admired.
