{"product_id":"kutani-ware-lucky-cat-daruma-ornament-left-hand","title":"Kutani Ware Lucky Cat Daruma Left Hand)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e【What is Kutani ware?】 \u003cbr\u003eKutani ware is a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture, dating back to the early Edo period. It is known for its vivid colors and elegant designs. Pieces are painted over the glaze and fired again, and the process has been refined for around 360 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lucky cat with the determination of a Daruma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Kutani ware figurine brings together two beloved symbols of Japanese luck. The maneki neko, the beckoning cat, welcomes good fortune. The Daruma is a symbol of perseverance and goal-setting. Here, an ambitious Daruma has become a beckoning cat: it invites luck in while its upright, spirited pose encourages you to keep working toward your goals. This left-paw Kutani ware lucky cat is dressed as a Daruma, the symbol of perseverance. In Japan, a raised left paw is said to invite people and good connections (\u003cem\u003esenkyaku banrai\u003c\/em\u003e, a thriving stream of visitors), which makes it a popular gift for starting a new job, celebrating a birthday, or welcoming customers to a café, restaurant, or shop. Its upright, determined pose is a reminder to keep working toward your goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade of porcelain in the Kutani ware tradition of Ishikawa, it is compact enough for a desk, shelf, shop counter, or entryway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich paw should you choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft paw raised:\u003c\/strong\u003e invites people and good connections (\u003cem\u003esenkyaku banrai\u003c\/em\u003e, a thriving stream of visitors). A good fit for a new job, a birthday, or a customer-facing business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight paw raised:\u003c\/strong\u003e invites wealth and prosperity (\u003cem\u003ekinun shofuku\u003c\/em\u003e). A good fit for opening a business or celebrating a new venture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth together:\u003c\/strong\u003e a left and a right cat side by side is said to bring well-rounded good fortune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new job or promotion, a birthday, a shop or restaurant opening, a housewarming, graduation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【size】 W 48mm × D 40mm × H 70 mm\u003cbr\u003e【materials】Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Ishikawa, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*The product is handmade and unique. Size, colour, texture and patterns may slightly differ and not be identical to the product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48615508377798,"sku":"KU2","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6572\/2566\/files\/Kutani_ware_Maneki_Neko_Daruma_Left_hand.jpg?v=1793848997","url":"https:\/\/marunakajapan.com.au\/products\/kutani-ware-lucky-cat-daruma-ornament-left-hand","provider":"Marunaka Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}