Pink Mori Lucky Cat 3.7 in
This adorable pink lucky cat, or maneki neko, is decorated using the mori-e technique, a traditional method similar to slip trailing. A thick paint is squeezed out of an icchin, a dispenser with a fine tip, and carefully applied to create intricate raised designs. This technique adds a tactile texture to the smooth porcelain surface, enhancing its elegant appearance.
The soft pink hue of this lucky cat symbolizes love, warmth, and harmony. In Japanese tradition, pink is often associated with happiness and positive relationships. The lucky cat with its right hand raised is said to bring financial success and good fortune.
In the past, Japanese farmers who lived with cats were believed to prosper, as the cats kept rats away from their crops. Over time, these feline companions became symbols of good fortune. Today, lucky cats are cherished as charms for prosperity, and a lucky cat with its left hand raised is said to “invite people.”
