Koi Fish Paintings plays an important role in the World of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is the art of creating a healthy balance in our lives and environment. In Chinese “Feng” is Wind and “Shui” is Water. These are the two natural elements that flow and circulate freely on earth, creating a Life Energy known as ‘Chi’ that shapes our living environment.
The ‘Chi’ energy can be found in various forms identified as “5 elements” i.e. Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
These five elements work together to establish a healthy flow of ‘Chi’ through space which brings balance and harmony to the environment, whether it is your Home, Office, Restaurants, or Hotels.
There are many symbols used in Feng Shui. Fishes are one of them. Koi Fish Paintings have been depicted in Feng Shui Paintings throughout the centuries.
A very common place where you may find Koi Fish Paintings are in Chinese Restaurants. The next time you are dining in one, keep an eye on the wall paintings or decor. You can most certainly find some kind of Koi fish decor. Having Koi Fish Paintings in restaurants brings abundance in wealth.
NISHIKIGOI
The origins of Koi fishes can be traced back to the 1800s in a place called Niigata in Japan. Koi is short for the Japanese name for Nishikigoi. And the Koi fishes are the descendants of the common carp.
Through centuries of selective breeding, the Koi fishes have transformed into beautiful elegant fishes. Koi fishes are also known as living jewels of the pond. My Koi Fish Paintings attempts to capture these alluring Koi fishes in their graceful nature. With their vibrant colors and graceful motions, the Koi fishes make excellent Koi Fish Paintings.
Each Koi Fish Painting has its own meaning and significance. And each painting relates to a different Feng Shui purpose.
Having the right Koi Fish Paintings may help to harness good flowing ‘Chi’ and Feng Shui to your homes, offices, or hotels thus attracting wealth and success.
For example, a 2 Koi Fish Painting represents Harmony, Love, Happiness, and Peacefulness in your Home. And an 18 Koi Fish Painting represents good Fortune and Abundance in Wealth. These are great for Restaurants, Offices, Homes, and Hotels Feng Shui.
DRAGON’S GATE
According to Chinese legends, there once were 9 Koi fishes, swimming upstream in the Yellow River heading towards the Dragon’s Gate.
To get to the Dragon’s Gate, they had to endure lots of hardships and struggles. Along the way, they had to swim against strong currents and rapids to get upstream.
Finally, when they reach their destination, the last hurdle was to jump over the Dragon’s Gate. A feat that is almost impossible to achieve. With pure determination and tenacity, all the Koi fishes succeeded in jumping over the Dragon’s Gate, and they were all transformed into magnificent Celestial Dragons.
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Painting is the most suitable artwork for home decoration. Some paintings by famous artists have a high value and come with fantastic prices. Painters often present a theme of scenery, rice fields, or animals that are considered beautiful.
Behind the ornament of the painting, according to Feng Shui expert Anna Maria, as quoted from Jadikaya, the following paintings are considered to bring good luck.
Koi Fish
If you have Chinese relatives, you may often find Koi fish paintings in their living rooms or family rooms. Apparently, there are many meanings of koi paintings. For example, if there are nine fish then the owner will be given the highest luck. Goldfish depicted using gold ink is also interpreted as bringing prosperity. There are often paintings of lotus flowers in the painting. Lotus flowers, according to Chinese belief, means the Goddes Kwan I’m, who is the goddess of luck.
Horses Running on Streams
In addition to koi fish, water horse painting is also considered a lucky bearer. This painting depicts a group of horses running through the water. Horses in Chinese culture have a sense of persistence in achieving fortune. Horses are also believed to be enterprising animals while the water in the painting is a meaningful source of life. Usually, the number of horses in the painting amounted to eight with one stud in the lead. The number eight is similar to an infinite symbol whose meaningful fortune will never break.
Harvest
In addition to images of animal characters, there is also a painting of the highway theme which is described as a group of farmers who are doing rice harvest in the fields. This painting symbolizes prosperity and abundant sustenance. This painting is also a symbol of spirit and prosperity. You may find many of these paintings in several hotels or office lobbies. One of the presidential palaces Bogor palace also has this theme painting by Rudolf Bonnet.
Cow Plowing Rice Field
For those of you who prefer painting themed daily activities in the countryside can also use the theme painting plowing rice fields. Painting with this theme is believed to be a symbol of hard work and reach for sustenance. Cattle are also believed to be one of the lucky animals so that in addition to painting there is also a display of this four-legged animal.
Deer
The animal character of the deer apparently carries a certain meaning in Feng Shui. If you put a picture of deer in the living room it is believed will bring great guests at home. If you put two statues of a deer to which the deer is above then indicate that the wife is in control of the household.
Bamboo
You may have heard that bamboo is one of the objects of luck, from here the natural painting with bamboo is also able to bring good luck. This bamboo painting is powerful and able to provide long life for the owner.
Waterfall
Nature-themed painting is very interesting and beautiful so taka da wrong if you also have it for your home. One of nature’s recommended paintings is the waterfall-themed painting. Painting with this theme means sustenance that continues to flow. It is expected that the owner will continue to receive endless sustenance as water continues to flow in the waterfall.