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Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos Designs.
Japanese Koi fish tattoos are a beautiful symbol of the Koi fish, which are bred in Japan, especially for their exquisite color.   A prize Koi fish can be valued at $100,000 or more.   Koi are a type of carp that have been cultivated and bred in Japan for thousands of years.  In Japan, the Koi fish are commonly displayed in most traditional Japanese gardens. It is likely that they originated from Eastern Asia in the Aral, Black and Caspian Seas. Earliest records of Koi have been found in China and have been widely spread in Japan.

For the Japanese, the Koi represent strength and power because they are often able to lift their entire body up and  out of the water with ease and grace.  Japanese Koi fish tattoos are gorgeous and wildly popular right now.

Koi fish tattoos of course have a long history and go all the way back to ancient Japan, and it is a definite Japanese and Asian tattoo theme. Therefore, the tattoos that represent koi fish often show them splashing in the water and water flying everywhere which shows their strength and beauty.

As an added bonus, the Koi is an absolute beautiful fish and their colors lend themselves to Japanese Koi Fish tattoos.  The bright oranges mixed with the azure blues of water,  make for an ideal tattoo, plus, they lend a sort of foreign mystery to the air to the person who wears the tattoo.  Koi fish tattoos are now very popular among men and women and are excellent tattoo ideas.

Typically men get them on their shoulders or calf and women like them as a lower back tattoo.There are a few people  that get them as full back tattoos with more of a traditional Asian design.  The color scheme of the Koi fish tattoo is a very important element. A common color scheme would be the Yen Yang design of black and white. In most instances, color schemes work best if integrated with the tone of your skin. As an example, if you have a dark or olive skin tone, it may be more suitable to choose a bright hue so the Koi fish tattoo is more visible.  The natural colors of white, red, black, yellow or gold or perhaps a mixture of those colors would be applicable if you really want more of the traditional style.  Remember, out of deep respect, Koi Fish tattoos need a place of honor on your body.

Cost of Japanese Koi fish tatoos depends on the size you choose, how many colors, and the type you Want.  If you want the work custom designed or you are going to use flash, they typically run between $50 to $250 dollars.

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