{"product_id":"comp71-item01","title":"199-1\/Japanese Art Lucky cat_AYAKA NAKAGAWA","description":"This is a Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) figurine by artist Ayaka Nakagawa. In Japan, the Maneki-neko has long been a beloved symbol of good fortune. Since 2021, our company has been planning and operating a project called \"Place where you meet cats\" in collaboration with artists as a way to support rescued cats. This Maneki-neko is a work created by an artist who supports the project, with the wish that it will bring more opportunities for rescued cats to connect with potential owners. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to organizations that run adoption events for rescued cats. The base Maneki-neko is a Seto Maneki-neko from Chugai Touen, a long-established pottery kiln in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, a town with a 1,000-year history of pottery. Each Maneki-neko is a one-of-a-kind original painted piece, with water-based acrylic paint applied to the base. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. *Materials used: Porcelain 150 (Water-based acrylic paint for ceramics)\n*Year of creation: 2023\n*Certificate of authenticity included\n\n\u003cwhat is a maneki-neko\u003e\nA traditional Japanese cat figurine with its front paws raised, in a pose that beckons people and good fortune. It is said to have originated in the Edo period from the townspeople's culture of Edo, and is now a beloved symbol of good fortune, primarily for business prosperity, attracting many customers, and improving financial luck, often found at the entrances of shops and in private homes. The blessings differ depending on which paw is raised; the right paw is said to beckon financial luck, while the left paw is said to beckon people and customers.\n\n\u003cayaka nakagawa ayaka artist\u003e\nGraduated from Tama Art University, Department of Design, specializing in Textile Design.\nShe mainly creates works using an original technique where she paints on canvas instead of paper with acrylic paint and applies freehand machine embroidery instead of pens. She works in various media such as advertising, commercials, movies, and magazines. Regular exhibitions of her work as art pieces are also held. https:\/\/www.ayakaconejo.net\/\n\n\u003cchugai toen ceramic manufacturer\u003e\nFounded in 1952 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. They manufacture auspicious ornaments and seasonal decorations, including zodiac animal figurines and lucky cat figurines. Under the corporate philosophy of \"creating ceramics that touch the heart,\" they are committed to ceramics production in Seto, a town with 1,000 years of history and tradition in pottery, while cherishing a sensibility that reflects the trends of the times.\n\nhttp:\/\/www.chugaitoen.co.jp\/\u003c\/chugai\u003e\u003c\/ayaka\u003e\u003c\/what\u003e","brand":"tokyomall2026","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537265344661,"sku":"comp71-item01-01","price":659.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/8224\/1429\/files\/01_fddce073-2552-4f41-9bf4-a0831ff697f2.jpg?v=1783369131","url":"https:\/\/www.j-grab.com\/it-mx\/products\/comp71-item01","provider":"j-Grab Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}