Koi Fish Tattoos

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Koi is of the carp family and are specially bred in Japan although the earliest records are Koi being found in China.

The koi are know for the ability to completely lift themselves out of the water which is a typical pose of the ink work seen today. Koi is a beautiful colorful fish that is a perfect candidate for vibrant tattoo work.

Koi Tattoo Girl Back

They are commonly chosen for larger areas  - a shoulder blade, a rib cage, but they can also be reduced to a calf size that looks quite striking because of the way the shape of the calf works together with the koi tattoo. Koi is equally popular with men to the same degree they are popular tattoo design choice with women. There is no gender divide when it comes to the koi tattoo design.

Koi fish represent strength and honor and should be added to your body with care and reverence. Water and cherry blossoms are typical additions to the Koi art.