Artistic Nishikigoi, painted by Japanese artist Tokunaga Shuno.

The "Kenteishibozomen Yuzen no Koi Kyo-Nishiki" (literally, "Presentation-Quality Dyed Yuzen Carp, Kyo-Nishiki") features elegant Nishikigoi (brocaded carp) realistically depicted by the brush of Japanese painter Tokunaga Shuno. The unique coloration of Nishikigoi is rendered with a seven-color gradation dye, and fan-shaped gold accents are applied to the entire scales. To closely resemble real Nishikigoi, each black, red, and blue carp is dyed with a different pattern. The windsock, with a theme of water and sky, features an auspicious thousand cranes scattered across an indigo gradation, a traditional Japanese color. The material is a special three-dimensional woven fabric that gleams with a silvery-white luster when illuminated by sunlight.

Tokunaga Shuno, founder of Tokunaga Koinobori,
is a leading Japanese painter from Okayama.

With Ito Shinsui, famous for his bijinga (pictures of beautiful women), as his master, Shuno created unprecedentedly elegant koinobori with his exceptional worldview and delicate brushwork characteristic of Japanese painting, shocking the industry.

His representative works of koinobori include "Keishuku no Koi Kitcho" and "Kenteishibozomen Yuzen no Koi Kyo-Nishiki." These popular works continue to be bestsellers across generations.

Kyo-Nishiki swimming around the world

1992 / Antarctica

The Kyo-Tsuru wind streamer and Kyo-Nishiki carp streamer, with messages from the people of "Kohitsujien" in Maizuru City, carrying their dreams. With the cooperation of the 32nd Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, the children's dreams came true, and carp streamers fluttered in Antarctica. Upon hearing that "carp were swimming in the sky," Belgian team members also came to see them, and for the first time, carp streamers swam in Antarctica.

　

A stylish and premium stand set
that fits any balcony!

This stand type set is suitable for balconies. Even a small set is as authentic as a large set, with all components such as arrow wheels, ropes, and poles included. This type of carp streamer is supported by water bag weights, so there's no need to fix it in one place like mounting brackets, making it easy to move.
Since the weights are water, they are convenient to fill and empty. (While water bags can withstand a certain amount of wind, for safety, firmly tie the streamer to handrails, fences, etc., with ropes to withstand strong winds.)

◆ Set Contents and Size ◆

Traditional hand-dyeing technique

The skill of seasoned artisans
　

　　

　　

　

Fabric that swims lightly and beautifully

 

　

We use a three-dimensional woven polyester fabric with a special process that makes it shimmer silvery-white when exposed to sunlight. On this beautiful fabric, fan-shaped gold accents are arranged, and the unique colors of Nishikigoi are dyed with a seven-color gradation.　　

　

　

Soyokaza Line

Gracefully and brightly, the Soyokaze Line.


We want the beautifully dyed carp streamers to swim gracefully on the refreshing breeze.
With this wish, skilled artisans carefully cut the fabric.

 　

Reliable sewing techniques

For the final process of koinobori, "sewing," three types of sewing machines are used to tailor one koinobori, and each stitch is sewn with delicate techniques to create beautiful lines.
The meticulous finish is highly regarded as a true artisan skill.

 

　

From hand to hand,
the artisans' passion connects
the finest koinobori

 

 

　

　　

May 5th, enjoying growth

It's the season of May, enjoying the pleasant early summer light and fragrant breezes.

This exquisite masterpiece, chosen from an adult's perspective for its timeless appeal, is a koinobori that will allow you to enjoy your child's healthy growth even more.

Spend a wonderful May 5th, wishing for healthy growth and making your entire family smile for years to come.