Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Shigoto-un Collectible Figurine,

Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Shigoto-un Collectible Figurine, Successful Career, Red
- Traditional folk craft
- Symbol of good luck
- Made in Japan
In Japan, red maneki neko are talismans for good business and having a successful career. Although there are several folktales about the origin of maneki neko, the most popular involves a stray cat and an impoverished shop owner. The story goes that despite being down on his luck and barely able to feed himself, the impoverished shop owner takes in a stray, hungry cat. Grateful for the shop owner's charity, the cat then takes post outside, beckoning visitors into the shop. The cute cat, sitting on hind legs with one paw beckoning, eventually turns around the shop owner's misfortunes. The tale of maneki neko and the widespread belief across Japan of its power as a lucky charm, led ceramist and paper Mache artisans over the years to create different colored figurines to bring good luck and fortune for different occasions.
Country USA
Brand Kotobuki
Manufacturer Kotobuki
Binding Kitchen
ItemPartNumber 590-194
Model 590-194
UPCs 778295495411
EANs 0846682018366
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Shigoto-un Collectible Figurine, Successful Career, Red