The words "koi" and "nishikigoi" come from the Japanese reading of Classical Chinese words "common carp" and "brocaded carp" respectively

It reference the open flowers resemblance to the head and beak of a colourful exotic bird

Like this gorgeous old book cover print in a light green colour that shows off all the beautiful lines of age

Spejling XIV (2011)

Add a touch of Nordic cool to your space with this beautiful vintage map of the island of Vejrø

Maritime Service gevir The words "koi" and "nishikigoi"Printed with Japanese archival ink on a matte Hahnemhle paper in our own studio in rural Copenhagen, Denmark. Design no. 4214 Explore the entire Sailing the Seas collection