Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Yakuyoke-un Collectible Figurine,

Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Yakuyoke-un Collectible Figurine, Warding Off Bad Spirits, Black
- Traditional folk craft
- Symbol of good luck
- Made in Japan
In Japan, black maneki neko are talismans for warding off bad spirits. 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 590-191
Model 590-191
Color Black
UnitCount 1
UPCs 783322617056
EANs 9789575877101
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Kotobuki Maneki Neko Charm Yakuyoke-un Collectible Figurine, Warding Off Bad Spirits, Black