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Budo Goromo (Grape on White)
Budo Goromo
葡萄衣
boo-DOH goh-ROH-moh
Koromo
Can Be Ginrin
Budo Goromo is a koi variety characterized by its grape-like pattern over a white base. The name 'Budo' means grape in Japanese, referring to the dark, purplish spots that overlay the white scales, resembling a cluster of grapes. This variety is a subtype of the Goromo family, distinguished by its unique pattern and coloration.
Quick Facts
Base Colors
Marking Colors
Scale Type
Wagoi
Key Features
White base color with indigo to purplish, grape-like clusters of color. Sharp, defined edges around the scales.
Pattern Description
The ideal Budo Goromo has a white base with indigo to purplish, grape-like clusters of color. These markings are most desirable when they appear as sharp, defined edges around the scales, creating a net-like appearance. The pattern should be well-distributed across the body, but not cover the head.
Name Meaning
Budo Goromo translates to 'Grape Robe' in English, indicating the variety's distinctive grape-like patterns over a white body. The term 'Goromo' generally refers to koi with a reticulated pattern over their body, and 'Budo' emphasizes the grape-like appearance of this specific subtype.
History
Budo Goromo is a relatively recent development within the Goromo family, which itself originated from crossbreeding Asagi with Kohaku. The exact origins of Budo Goromo are less documented, but it is believed to have been developed in Japan in the mid-20th century as breeders sought to refine the Goromo's patterns and colors.
Ideal Characteristics
Judges and collectors look for a clear, white base with crisp, well-defined, purplish indigo markings. The edges of the colored scales should be sharp, without bleeding into the white, and the pattern should be balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
Commonly Confused With
Similar varieties that are often confused with Budo Goromo include Ai Goromo, which has a more blueish pattern, and Sumi Goromo, which has black patterns. Budo Goromo is distinguished by its unique grape-like, purplish clusters.
Judging Criteria
Judges evaluate the clarity and quality of the white base, the sharpness and definition of the pattern edges, the distribution and balance of the pattern, and overall body conformation.
Identification Tips
- Look for the grape-like, purplish clusters on a white base.
- Check for sharp, defined edges of color, resembling a net over the scales.
- Ensure the pattern does not cover the head.
Notable Breeders
- Not widely documented
Show Categories
- ZNA Koromo
- AKCA Koromo