A koi, also called as carp, forms a very integral part of Chinese as well as Japanese myths and legends and will find a mention in almost all of their fables and stories in which a koi symbolizes perseverance and strength of ones’ character. The koi has vastly influenced the Japanese tattooing culture and koi fish tattooing designs are hugely popular the world over and make for very attractive tattoo designs.
The koi fish tattoo designs are opted for by people because it speaks about the qualities of courage, wisdom and bravery in the face of obstacles. It is a very common and popular fish that can be seen gliding along gracefully and lithely in the still waters of ponds and lakes, and those are just another of the qualities that koi symbolizes which has inspired tattoo artists and aficionados all over the world. With koi fish tattoos, there are almost infinite variations and styles that tattoo artists can play with. Carps are extremely colorful and come in varieties of hues and shades and this is what makes them a popular muse for the tattoo artists.