{"product_id":"asian-colorful-koi-counted-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Asian Colorful Koi Counted Cross Stitch Pattern","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrenco Originals creates exceptional charts\/patterns. NO thread or fabric are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTED CROSS STITCH PATTERN\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished Size is: 14 inches (196 Stitches) by 14 inches (196 Stitches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChart\/Patterns use up to 30 colors of floss. Full stitches only. No half stitches and no backstitching necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe provide two charts both printed in black ink on bright white 11\" by 17\" paper. Chart #1 is a single page chart. Chart #2 (tired eyes) is a 4 page enlarged chart that eases eye strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pattern that is used to sew and to create a cross stitch picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is NOT a completed product. It is NOT a kit, it contains no floss or fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This purchase is for a paper chart and contains no floss or fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbolism of the Carp Koi might be surprising. To many the Japanese koi might appear to be a simple fish with a humble purpose. Japanese and other Asian cultures, the koi fish is a celebrated creature, embodying many noble qualities and ideals. The word 'koi' was originally used in Japan to describe wild varieties of the common carp fish. It is believed that the common carp was brought from Eurasia to China and Korea approximately 2000 years ago, primarily as a source of food. Carp are a very hardy species and can withstand long The word koi is simply the Japanese word for 'carp', and is generally used in Japan to describe all carp; wild or captive. There is evidence that around 1840, after centuries of keeping koi in captivity, Japanese farmers began to notice subtle color changes in certain fish. These new colored varieties were bred further and kept as a hobby rather than as the traditional food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orenco Originals LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52369097326893,"sku":"CCS-20120303","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/2254\/files\/20120303-1_fc43c817-cdbf-41c6-bf20-5ee412f9b2b8.jpg?v=1789426998","url":"https:\/\/www.orencooriginals.net\/products\/asian-colorful-koi-counted-cross-stitch-pattern","provider":"Orenco Originals LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}