Description
The Kingyo is our very first patch design, created in 2016.
Goldfish, or kingyo in Japanese, were first brought to Japan by Chinese traders in the 1500s. Kingyo were sold to the samurai and nobility as prized pets, and continue to be a symbol of wealth, fortune, and good luck.
In the Muromachi period in the 1500s, as a love for art and culture prospered, the goldfish found its way into Japanese art - particularly in a genre known as ukiyo-e, translated as "pictures of the floating world," a style of Japanese woodblock print and painting from the Edo period.
Available in left-facing and right-facing options. Both options are also available together as a set.
Note: To celebrate our launch, a set of limited edition Kingyo in a vibrant colour version with shimmering gold thread is available for purchase here - available whilst stocks last!
Artist's note
I've been fascinated by goldfish since I was a child, when we had them at home. Goldfish are fragile, requiring much care and attention to thrive. I like to think of them as swimming flowers, with delicate tails and fins blossoming in the water.
Details
Dimensions: 113.4mm H x 153.2mm W
Total thread: 194.8m
Stitch count: 36699
Backing card size: A5