Zukinkaburi
(zoo kihn kah' boo ree)
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Wearing a hood. Zukin means "hood," Kaburi
means "wearing." Term used to describe Nishikigoi
that have a head that is fully covered with color. The
Koi would not have Shiroji on the gills or in the lower
jaw. Another term for Menkaburi. Nishikigoi with heads
covered in red are called Aka Zukin and Koi with heads
covered in black are called Kuro Zukin. These Koi are
not considered beautiful. |