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

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Traditional folk craft

Symbol of good luck

Made in Japan

Binding:

Kitchen

Brand:

Kotobuki

EAN:

0846682018366

Label:

Kotobuki

Manufacturer:

Kotobuki

Model:

590-194

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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.