Its beckoning paw has a cult fanbase, but the lucky cat is more than just a cute ornament. The iconic creature is a symbol of good fortune and used as a powerful lucky charm in shops and homes across Japan, China and beyond.
The lucky cat (or maneki neko in Japanese) has a long history dating back to the 17th century that’s packed with fascinating folklore, serious symbolism and countless contemporary cat spin-offs. Its paw, bib, coin, collar and colours all have meaning.
Did you know a pink cat will bring you luck in love, while a gold cat is all about wealth? Or that a left-pawed cat is used by businesses to attract customers, while a cat with a beckoning right paw is found in homes as talisman?
Dive into this adorable book to find out all you need to know about the beautiful lucky cat.
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- Year Published:
- 2018
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781787131743
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Publication Date:
- 08/02/2018
- Publisher:
- Quadrille Publishing Ltd
- Authors:
- Yamada, Mio
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations Note:
- Full colour photography throughout
- SKU:
- 9781787131743