Description
Blue Koi Nobori Carp Windsock 60″
- Weather and fade resistant polyester fabric
- Plastic hoop maintains opening at mouth
- Colorful dye-sublimated printed design
- Ships flat – no assembly required
- String bridle and attached snap swivel for easy hanging
- 10″ W x 36″ H x 5″ D
- Hanging Koi Windsocks is an Asian tradition to celebrate Children’s Day
Our Take:
These high quality, colorful, and beautifully detailed Koi Fish Windsocks are a great way to add a splash of color and fun to any outdoor decor. Hanging Koinobori windsocks is an Asian tradition to celebrate Children’s Day. Each color and size represents various family members. The celebration is held in May but many people celebrate the tradition all year long.
About Koinobori:
Koinobori is a famous Japanese windsock. It’s a carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku, a traditional calendrical event which is now designated a national holiday; Children’s Day. These wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other non-woven fabric. They are then allowed to flutter in the wind. They are also known as satsuki-nobori. It’s flown in honor of sons and in the hope that they will grow up healthy and strong (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koi_nobori).
