All about: Pattern

摘要

The third "All About" article continues from "All About Body Shape" & "All about Colour" to "All About Pattern". In this short series, I focus on specific features important across many or all varieties. This section examines perhaps the keystone feature of our complete fascination with Nishikigoi; the incredible range of pictures they present. Every patterned koi is unique and some are memorable over many decades, a classic example being Dainichi's famous Inazuma Showa with her perfect red lightening stripe (photo1 一courtesy historical Nicherin article). Interestingly, whereas pattern is something we all notice immediately, when judging, only 10% of total marks are specifically allocated to pattern as an item in the group of ZNA appreciation points.