Souvenir cat ceramics "manei-nako" h = 17cm

Maneki Neko is a symbol of good luck, happiness, home warmth, comfort and prosperity. The cat’s paw lreds upwards lies up these joys in the house.

to place the figurines of cats is best in pairs.

some cats raise their left foot - the others right. According to legend, the cat lures buyers and guests with his left paw, and the right - money and good luck.

manei of the Neko there are a variety of colors. The most popular of them are white and black. White is the color of purity, therefore it is believed that it is symbolized by a white figurine. Black maneks of NECO are used as protection against evil forces and diseases.

manei Neko “wears” a red ring with a bell. This is due to the custom that existed in the era of Edo (1603 - 1868). The cat was an expensive animal, so the rich ladies cherished their favorites. They put red collars with a bell on cats.