Lucky Cat
Seiten
2018
Quadrille Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78713-174-3 (ISBN)
Quadrille Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78713-174-3 (ISBN)
Japan’s cute waving cat beckons you in to discover the history and symbolism behind its bobbing paw, shiny bell and little red collar.
Its waving 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 18th 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 red 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.
Its waving 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 18th 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 red 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.
Mio Yamada is the Art, Life & Style editor of The Japan Times, Japan’s biggest selling English-language newspaper. A former magazine editor and trends researcher, Mio is an expert in culture, art and entertainment. When she’s not visiting galleries, you’ll find her taking photos and being distracted by shiny objects.
Erscheinungsdatum | 15.08.2018 |
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Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 120 x 185 mm |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga |
Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-78713-174-2 / 1787131742 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78713-174-3 / 9781787131743 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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