Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time -Koromo

What Makes Koromo So Refined and Understatedly Exquisite?

Koromo (pronounced koh-roh-moh), meaning “robed” in Japanese, is a koi of quiet sophistication—a graceful blend of classic Kohaku patterning with a delicate overlay of indigo or blue reticulation. It’s as if the koi is draped in a fine, hand-painted kimono, where each scale adds detail to the overall masterpiece.

Born from the cross between Kohaku and Asagi, Koromo koi combine purity and complexity in perfect proportion. Their beauty is less about bold contrast and more about the subtle interplay of color, structure, and grace.

Look for:

• Traditional Kohaku-style red (hi) patterning, ideally crisp and balanced across the body

• Fine blue or indigo netting (ai) over the red markings, giving a layered, textured appearance

• Clean white (shiroji) skin, luminous and free of blemishes

• Even, symmetrical scale reticulation, especially on the hi plates

• Elegant movement and body shape, reflecting the koi’s refined heritage

         There are a few subtypes of Koromo, each with its own charm:

• Ai Goromo – with blue edging only on the red scales

• Budo Goromo – where the reticulation gives a grape-like, deeper purple hue

• Sumi Goromo – featuring a darker, almost black netting effect over the red

Koromo are koi for the collector who sees beauty in nuance. They don’t shout for attention, they whisper elegance with every glide. The contrast between their soft reticulation and structured patterning gives them a timeless, almost meditative quality in the pond.

With the right lighting and water conditions, Koromo seem to shimmer with an inner light, offering a refined aesthetic that deepens with age. In a collection, they provide balance—a bridge between the classic and the contemporary.