Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) Size: Width 7cm x Depth 6cm x Height 12cm (Comes in a special paper box with a cushion)
Introducing the Kutani ware technique: Mori. This piece is crafted using the special "Mori" technique used for Kutani ware ornaments. "Mori" is a paint called "Deco Mori Paint" and is applied with a unique tool called "Ichinen." Touching the Deco Mori Paint creates a textured surface that feels like it has a massaging effect. Mori Paint requires advanced skill and is a time-consuming technique with few artisans, so the pieces themselves have become increasingly rare in recent years.
Kutani ware is one of Japan's three major colored porcelains and is highly regarded worldwide as a traditional craft representative of Japan, ``Japan Kutani.''
Gifts: Recommended for housewarmings, store openings, construction completions, head office relocations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, retirements, 60th birthdays, 70th birthdays, 77th birthdays, 80th birthdays, 88th birthdays, and more!
Benefits of the beckoning cat: Right-handed beckoning cat "brings good fortune and fortune", left-handed beckoning cat "brings in many visitors", white - good fortune and fortune, black - warding off misfortune, red - good health, gold (yellow) - financial success, pink - love fulfillment, blue - career luck and academic achievement improvement
■Product Details The bold and elegant style of the Kaga Hyakumangoku domain is unmatched by any other pottery. Even now, 360 years after the kiln was first opened, the techniques have been passed down through the generations and are highly regarded worldwide. ■Introduction to Kutani ware techniques: Mori
This piece features the "Mori" technique, a special technique used for Kutani ware ornaments. "Mori" is a type of paint called "Deco Mori" and is applied with a unique tool called "Ichinen." The Deco Mori paint has a textured surface that feels almost like a massage to the touch. Furthermore, "Mori" requires advanced skill and is a time-consuming technique with few artisans. As a result, the pieces themselves have become increasingly rare in recent years. ■Kutani ware, a Traditional Craft Designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry ■Country of Origin: Japan ■Material: Ceramic (Kutani ware) ■Gift Box: Comes in a dedicated paper box ■Recommended for gifts: Grand openings, housewarmings, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, 60th birthdays, 70th birthdays, 77th birthdays, retirements, commemorative gifts, completions, foundings, awards, Purple Ribbon Medal, and more! Kutani ware is one of Japan's three major colored porcelain styles and is highly regarded worldwide as a representative traditional Japanese craft, "Japan Kutani."
