3 koi varieties from Utsurimono.
Utsurimono
Shiro utsuri is a two-color koi with black and white in bold, wrapping patterns. The black (sumi) should wrap around the body in large connected patches, not spots. Think of it as a living chess board. The contrast between jet black and snow white is what makes a good shiro utsuri stop you in your tracks.
$30-$50,000+
Utsurimono
Hi utsuri is the red and black version of the utsuri family. Deep red (hi) over wrapping black (sumi). Less common than shiro utsuri at shows but striking when the colors are deep and the pattern wraps well. The red should be vibrant, not washed out, and the black should be lacquer-like.
$25-$20,000+
Utsurimono
Ki utsuri is the rarest utsuri variety, with yellow over black. Historically one of the earliest koi varieties, but now seldom seen at shows because breeders focused elsewhere. Finding a good ki utsuri with bright yellow and clean sumi is genuinely difficult. A sleeper variety for collectors.
$20-$10,000+