Koi Fish Tattoos

Koi Fish Tattoos

Koi Tattoo Designs have a rich Japanese mythological history and importance. Several Chinese and Japanese myths, stories, fables and legends have mentioned the strength and longevity of koi fish. In many of these legends, Koi Fish are transformed into dragons and can climb waterfalls, through continuous effort and persistence. Koi Tattoo designs as symbols represent consistency in the time of hardships and strength of character with a purpose. The carp represents loyalty, wisdom, sapience, knowledge and longevity. Koi tattoo designs are basically carp Fish Tattoo Designs and can be inked in many hues of gold and yellow. Some koi fish tattoo designs are also inked in orange and multi-colors.

Koi Fish Tattoos

One of the most popular tattoo designs in the world of tattoos today, are koi tattoo designs. Usually these tattoos are multi-shaded in hues of yellow, golden and orange since these colors are the typical colors of the koi fish. The beauty of a koi fish tattoo design lies in its scales. Ask your tattoo artist to color the scales of your koi fish tattoo in orange, red and golden yellow colors. A great idea for a small koi fish tattoo design could be, getting it on your ankle. Usually koi tattoo designs are seen in men as they symbolize strength and masculinity.