Azuma Nishiki (Eastern Brocade) — The Chic of Kanto and the Crown of Five Colors. "New Tradition" Drawn by Resonating Individualities.
Head crowned with heavy wen(growth) and long trailing fins.Dwelling there is the complex five - colored brilliance woven by red, white, indigo, and black.Born in Tokyo and named "Azuma (Eastern) Nishiki" for its urban and sophisticated beauty, this goldfish is also a symbol of harmony where different roots joined hands.Juane * here.Hello.
Today, I would like to talk about the profound aesthetics of the goldfish in the photo, "Azuma Nishiki," created by superimposing different "good points".
"Marriage" of Different Roots
Azuma Nishiki was born when "Oranda Shishigashira" with a magnificent physique met "Three-Color Demekin" with brilliant three colors.Clothe color on the foundation of form.The individuality that each variety had did not cancel out each other, but by enhancing each other, a completely new "flower" that had never existed before bloomed.
It is similar to the process where we touch new knowledge and values and incorporate new colors into ourselves.Not denying the past, but superimposing new elements on the current self.Beyond that "marriage", a rich self that we never imagined might be waiting.
Beauty of "Maturity" Nurtured by Time
The wen on the head, which is a symbol of Azuma Nishiki, slowly increases its style over the years.Profound beauty of form that appears only after accumulating years, which is not found in young fish just born.It seems to be like "adult dignity" brought about by us accumulating experience and polishing our inner self.
I think we can always create ourselves from "here and now".Just as Azuma Nishiki makes time its ally and grows a more splendid crown, we can also transform daily accumulation into our own "brilliance".Maturing may be a rich journey towards the completion of beauty.
Courage to Affirm "Mixing"
The purity of single red or single white is also beautiful, but "mixed beauty" like Azuma Nishiki has a unique tolerance.If any color is missing, this painting called "Azuma Nishiki" will not be completed.The irregularly scattered ink color and the indigo color that gives depth are all important elements that form this one individuality.
Experiences and emotions inside oneself that seem disparate at first glance.Affirming all of them as "oneself" and integrating them as one work.Azuma Nishiki's five-colored body surface seems to quietly speak to us of the courage to accept such "diverse self".
Chic Tapestry Spreading on the Water Bottom
The appearance of Azuma Nishiki flipping its fins leisurely is like a high - quality tapestry spreading in the water.Its urban and noble appearance polished in the Kanto region.We want to carefully spin this "beauty created by harmony" into words, even down to the delicate layering of colors.Different things resonate and emit new light.I would like to continue to watch over the "crystal of evolution" named Azuma Nishiki with respect.
Establishment of Variety : In the early Showa period(1930s), it was created by Kichigoro Kato, a goldfish merchant in Yokohama, by crossing Oranda Shishigashira and Three - Color(Calico) Demekin.Initially called "Calico Oranda", it was named "Azuma Nishiki" because of its high popularity in Tokyo(Kanto).
Form and Color : Inherits the "head wen" and "long fins" unique to Oranda Shishigashira, and wears five colors(red, white, indigo, black) by "mosaic transparent scales" of Three - Color Demekin.Especially, the beauty of "indigo color (asagi color)" created by seeing the black pigment under the scales is considered an important element that determines the quality of Azuma Nishiki.
Kanto Azuma Nishiki and Suzuki Lineage : Among Azuma Nishiki, there are beauty standards that have been further subdivided in modern times, such as "Suzuki Azuma Nishiki (lineage by Mr. Suzuki of Hamamatsu)" which pursued the balance of color and body shape.This is proof that one variety continues to evolve into more diverse branches depending on the times and the passion of breeders.
