Presented Hand-dyed Yuzen Koi [Kyonishiki] Premium Balcony Stand Set

Presented Hand-dyed Yuzen Koi [Kyonishiki] Premium Balcony Stand Set

¥88,000

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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.

Many refer to "Kyō-Nishiki" when talking about "Tokunaga Koinobori." This carp streamer has been a long-selling item since its launch, with a design that has not faded over time.
The polyester jacquard woven fabric is light and lively, swimming powerfully and beautifully. Gold leaf is applied to the scales, and combined with the fabric's luster and colors, it creates a more three-dimensional and impactful appearance. As its name "Yuzen" suggests, the traditional hand-dyeing by artisans, which reproduces the "Nishikigoi" drawn by a Japanese painter, beautifully highlights its classical aspect and tradition. Its presence and elegance are undoubtedly a universal symbol of Koinobori.

The "Kyō-Tsuru fukinagashi" (Kyō Crane Wind Streamer) features a simple design of a thousand cranes in shades of blue, a balance that harmonizes well with the vibrant colors of the Kyō-Nishiki. Since it has two blue lines, if a family crest or name is added in blue, it creates a powerful carp streamer with a blue gradation that seems to float in the sky as it flutters. The white areas of the fabric shimmer with a silvery-white color, making the family crest appear to float.

　

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.

　

1996 / France

"Tokunaga Koi, swimming in Paris" - Tokunaga Koi was exhibited at the '96 Paris Collection by Japanese designer Shinichiro Arakawa, who resides in Paris. Koinobori, a traditional Japanese culture, was vividly showcased through this global fashion show, captivating the audience as the Tokunaga Koi, worn by models, danced elegantly on stage.

2003 / France

In May 2003, "Koinobori 2003" was held at the "Japan-France Cultural Center" in Paris, France, to introduce Japanese culture and convey wishes for peace. For about one month, 1,000 koinobori were flown in various places throughout Paris, transmitting Japanese traditional culture and the wish for peace to the French people.

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 ◆

From the first Children's Day to age 7, flying koinobori can create various memories each year as your child grows.The possibilities are endless ♪

One of a kind
Original for your child

　

Memorable name insertion.
Your family's symbolic crest, the Kamon, and your birth flower, the Hanakamon.
Tokunaga Koinobori offers all of these.

※Additional fees apply.
If you wish to add a family crest (kamon), flower crest (hanakamon), or name, please purchase the optional name insertion along with the koinobori set.

Traditional hand-dyeing technique

The skill of seasoned artisans
　

Hand-dyeing is greatly affected by daily changes in temperature and humidity, which influence the finished color.
With years of accumulated experience, artisans meticulously adjust dye formulations, taking into account daily temperature and humidity changes, to achieve uniform dyeing.

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.