Koi Edibility and Food Safety OverviewWhat is koi fish and its historical use in cuisineIn South Africa, koi ponds adorn many courtyards, yet many ask: is koi fish safe to eat? The question sits at the intersection of aesthetics and appetite. Koi are ornamental...
Lotus and Koi Tattoo OutlineSymbolism and MeaningAcross South Africa’s vibrant tattoo scene, the lotus with koi fish tattoo speaks of balance born from struggle. A respected SA artist observes, "Ink is a quiet reckoning with the self," and this outline-forward motif...
Origins and natural history of koi carpHistorical roots of koi in East AsiaColor culture runs deeper than fashion—today hobbyists recognize well over a hundred koi varieties, a living map of where koi fish come from. In East Asia, farmers began sculpting carp into...