Ronald got this Koi Fish tattoo done about a year ago.
As any tattoo enthusiast will know, the koi fish is very popular among Westerners and Asians alike. Just watch Miami Ink and you'll see at least 1 person per episode requesting for one to be done!
And of course they all request for it to be done by the delicious Amy James since he is a Koi Fish expert :p
The koi fish is a tattoo of the fish Cyprinus carpio. They are often mistaken for goldfish as they closely resemble them, but they are in fact from the carp family.
Koi fish are known for their strength vitality and perseverance. These japanese tattoos are taken most commonly to symbolize luck. It is very lucky to be a Koi because they are so highly prized and well treated in Japan.
Wild Koi swim upstream to spawn. There is an ancient Japanese legend that if a koi swims all the way up the Yellow River to a point called Dragon Gate, and swims up the waterfall at that point, it will turn into a Dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.
Among the different meanings/symbolism of the koi fish are :
- In Buddhism, it represents courage. Humans 'swim' through the 'ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish swims through water.
- Good fortune or luck
- A symbol of love & friendship
- Associated with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose.
For a more detailed discussion on Koi Fish, the reader is referred here
The artist who did it was Spec and he was also the guy who gave me my first 2 tattoos (back when he was based in Midland's Penang)
I can personally vouch for this dude's work...he is absolutely fantastic and pays great attention to detail.
I must warn you though that he doesn't like people haggling over the price and he isn't someone who will put up with any attitude.
But other than that he is a totally cool dude.
Shop details :
Spec Bodyart
S048 2nd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza,
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur 55200
Malaysia
Malaysia
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