Men's Koinobori Tee
The koinobori is a traditional Japanese windsock or kite shaped like a carp, flown to celebrate Children's Day(originally the Boys' festival) on May 5th. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength—traits desired in boys—with families traditionally flying koinobori to honor their sons.
Families hoist these colorful kites on poles outside their homes, with each kite representing a family member: the largest carp, often black, symbolizes the father, while the red carp represents the mother. The smaller carp symbolize the children in the family. This arrangement signifies the unity of the family, as the carp swim together harmoniously.
Revered for its determination and ability to swim upstream against powerful currents, the carp represents perseverance, strength, and the ability to overcome obstacles, which are qualities that hold great value in Japanese culture.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce
The koinobori is a traditional Japanese windsock or kite shaped like a carp, flown to celebrate Children's Day(originally the Boys' festival) on May 5th. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength—traits desired in boys—with families traditionally flying koinobori to honor their sons.
Families hoist these colorful kites on poles outside their homes, with each kite representing a family member: the largest carp, often black, symbolizes the father, while the red carp represents the mother. The smaller carp symbolize the children in the family. This arrangement signifies the unity of the family, as the carp swim together harmoniously.
Revered for its determination and ability to swim upstream against powerful currents, the carp represents perseverance, strength, and the ability to overcome obstacles, which are qualities that hold great value in Japanese culture.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce
The koinobori is a traditional Japanese windsock or kite shaped like a carp, flown to celebrate Children's Day(originally the Boys' festival) on May 5th. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength—traits desired in boys—with families traditionally flying koinobori to honor their sons.
Families hoist these colorful kites on poles outside their homes, with each kite representing a family member: the largest carp, often black, symbolizes the father, while the red carp represents the mother. The smaller carp symbolize the children in the family. This arrangement signifies the unity of the family, as the carp swim together harmoniously.
Revered for its determination and ability to swim upstream against powerful currents, the carp represents perseverance, strength, and the ability to overcome obstacles, which are qualities that hold great value in Japanese culture.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce