Yabase Clay Doll {Manekineko Cat Black} Natural

Yabase Clay Doll {Manekineko Cat Black} NaturalYabase Doll figurine is a traditional folk toy from Akita. Despite facing the risk of extinction after the last artisan passed away, a preservation group formed by volunteers who love Yabase Dolls has continued to produce these clay figures using the original molds. The maneki neko literally 'beckoning cat' is a friendly and popular cat icon object believed to bring good luck to the owner. This ceramic made tiny figurine is a perfect item to have

while Keiko brings life to the pieces with her exquisite hand-painted designs

8" long [B] 23

6" long sterling silver chain is rhodium plated so it does not get black so easily and easy to look after

offering a warm and elegant texture unique to traditional washi paper

All motifs/charms of these earring have been fired multiple times at high temperature in the kiln until they are strong enough

Measurements: Approximately 75cm x 75cm (about 30 inches)

the set is adorned with a real cherry blossom branch

or wear as layers

69 inch x 16

playful lives of Sabinka and Makulka

5cm high (approx

"EYE" earrings are designed and handwoven to create the unique look that represents Japanese kanji character 目 which is "eye"