This Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) is finished with Echizen lacquerware, a craft passed down for 1500 years in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture. Echizen lacquerware has been said to ward off misfortune since ancient times, and was extensively used on the armor and helmets of warriors during the Sengoku period. It has also been traditionally used in Japanese shrines and temples, including for their structures and torii gates. KODAI WORKS, under the direction of lacquer artist Kodai Yamauchi, creates various Maneki Neko with layers of lacquer imbued with wishes, incorporating modern techniques within the worldview of "Japanese Urushi ART."
By layering extremely thin coats of lacquer multiple times, transparency, depth, luster, and even shading are imparted to three-dimensional objects, breathing life into the lacquer coating. These numerous lacquer layers, each with its own meaning assigned to specific techniques and colors, transform into wishes, allowing you to feel the energy embodied by the Maneki Neko.
The two most unchanging colors in ancient Japan are black lacquer and vermilion red. The calm, deep black is incorporated into shrines and temples as a symbol of profound energy. Vermilion red, as a passionate red, is known as the most beloved auspicious color, excavated from sites dating back 6000 years. It carries the wish for healthy days that remain unchanged forever.
This product meets international shipping standards and comes with a safety certificate for lacquered products.
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| Product # | 001 |
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| Weight | 700 g |
| Product package size | 22 x 14 x 14 cm |
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