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Leather Koi Pin

Image of Leather Koi Pin

$15.00

Here's a cute idea suggested by one of my customers; a tiny koi pin made of leather! I made this new design in a variety of warm sepia tones; red ochre and black spots on a neutral tan fish. This listing is for one pin.

Each koi is meticulously carved & shaped by hand, then painted & sealed with acrylics. They are virtually waterproof & safe to wear in any weather, & they weigh practically nothing. I use 3 ounce leather for these, much thinner than the leather I use in my masks. They're created in the same manner, though, and are designed to be used & worn every day.

Each tiny fish is about four inches long (7cm), with a one and one-half inch pinback. There are slight variations in the markings on each koi.

Showa sanshoku koi (three-colored koi) are considered to be very good luck! Give someone (or yourself) the gift of good fortune.