Koinobori (Japanese Childrens Day Carp) 11x14"

11x14" watercolor mixed media $30.00 + shipping

Koinobori symbolize strength, courage, and perseverance, inspired by the carp's ability to swim upstream and overcome obstacles. They are flown as a set, with the largest black carp representing the father, a red carp for the mother, and smaller carp for each child, symbolizing family unity and wishing children a healthy and successful future.

Children's Day: Koinobori are displayed in homes and public spaces to wish children strength, health, and success, transforming the landscape with vibrant colors from April through early May. Traditionally, Koinobori are hung from a pole outside the house, and they are designed to flutter and swim in the wind, mimicking carp swimming upstream.