Koinobori (鯉幟, Koi-nobori?), meaning "carp streamer" in Japanese, are carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku (端午の節句), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated a National holiday; Children's Day.[1] These wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other nonwoven fabric. They are then allowed to flutter in the wind.
This is a paper craft of carp streamers that is displayed during the Boys' Festival in Japan. There are two main types of Boys' Festival decorations: 'outside decorations' that are displayed outside the home and 'inside decorations' that are displayed inside the home. Actual carp streamers are a type of 'outside decoration' displayed in the front yard of the home. This paper craft set is small and easy to make. How about making it with your son or daughter and displaying it on a desk or table or giving it as a gift? The set includes an arrow-spoked wheel, a flying-dragon streamer, and carp streamers, and the pole can be removed from the base and displayed separately.
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