Product Description
A black lucky cat with its left hand raised in a Kutani Yaki design of cherry blossoms. (Manekineko)
The lucky cat is a very popular good luck charm in Japan, and a lucky cat with its left hand raised is believed to mean "inviting people" or "prosperous business". A black-blooded lucky cat is also said to mean "protection from evil. Its cute appearance with clitted eyes and raised left hand is very popular as an ornament.
A beckoning cat with its left hand raised invites people in, so it is usually placed at the entrance or other places where it can be easily seen.
