Love tiny and delicate charms? Then this is the necklace for you!
A small sterling silver koi fish, slightly oxidised, that comes with a rhodium plated 18'' chain.
(All my chains are made in the US )
According to Japanese legend, if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River, it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.
More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
It means good fortune or luck, in Buddhism is used as a symbol to represent courage. Humans "swim" through the "ocean of suffering" without fear, just like a fish swims through water.
The koi is symbolic with family. On Children's Day koi flags are raised
In Japanese language there is another word to describe "love" which is "koi". The kanji character for "kokoro (heart)" is included as part of both kanji characters. Both "ai" and "koi" are probably translated as "love" in English.
However, they have slightly different nuance: "Koi" is a love for the opposite sex, or a longing feeling for a specific person. It can be described as "romantic love" or "passionate love". While "ai" has the same meaning as "koi," it also has a definition of a general feeling of love. "Koi" can be selfish, but "ai" is a real love. Here are some lines that explain them well: Koi is always wanting. Ai is always giving."
Finally, this is a perfect gift for all those that love the movie Ponyo of studio Ghibli!
It comes gift wrapped in a lovely pouch!