Auspicious Motifs Patterned Lucky Cat Camellia The thickness of the colored

The thickness of the colored areas is due to the fact that they are painted with a brush applying Japanese color paints called "Wa-enogu"

It is a perfect small plate for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies

made by a potter's wheel by artisans of Kutani ware

where logs are expertly carved into products while rotating on a lathe

Each piece is hand-painted by a skilled artisan

Auspicious Motifs Patterned Lucky Cat Camellia The thickness of the coloredThis black and white beckoning cat is made using the advanced technique of Kutani ware. In the old days, Japanese farmers living with cats were said to prosper without crop damage because cats would drive away rats that damage their crops. Today, also known as a "lucky cat," the beckoning cat is popular as a charm of good financial fortune. Along with calico cats, black cats are also the standard for beckoning cats. The black cat is considered to be a