Lucky Cat（Maneki-Neko)

Kutani Lucky Cat（Maneki-Neko)

The waving cat is a typical Japanese lucky charm.

The beckoning cat is positioned in traditional Japanese culture as a lucky charm symbolizing business prosperity and success. It is a widely practiced custom to display a beckoning cat at the entrance of a store or store to attract customers and wish for prosperity. There are two types of beckoning cats: one beckons with its left hand and the other invites money and fortune with its right hand. They may also carry bells or coins, which are believed to reinforce their power as good luck charms. Therefore, the belief that having a beckoning cat will bring good luck and success to one's home or business has taken root. Cats are also seen as excellent hunters, protecting people from hunger and pests and bringing stability to their lives.

What are the characteristics of Kutani Yaki beckoning cats?

Kutani Yaki beckoning cats are characterized by their beautiful appearance, with their entire bodies covered in brightly colored patterns and gilded with gold. They are made using traditional Kutaniyaki techniques and designs. They are characterized by rich colors with unique hues and patterns that are typical of Kutaniyaki. Vivid and beautiful colors are expressed through Kutani Yaki glaze and painting, creating a traditional atmosphere. These characteristics make Kutani Yaki waving cats attractive works of art that combine beauty and happiness.