Choose from our carefully curated range of 17 different premium quality 100% Cotton T-Shirts - each design is inspired by a different Japanese icon or symbol.
The maneki-neko (招き猫, lit. 'beckoning cat') is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. Maneki-neko are sometimes referred to simply as "lucky cats" or "calling cats".
Maneki-neko are traditionally depicted seated, holding a koban coin, with one paw raised in a beckoning gesture. To some Westerners, it may seem as if the maneki-neko is waving rather than beckoning. This is due to the difference in gestures and body language recognized by some Westerners and the Japanese. The Japanese beckoning gesture is made by holding up the hand, palm down, and repeatedly folding the fingers down and back, thus the cat's appearance. Some maneki-neko made specifically for some Western markets will have the cat's paw facing upwards, in a beckoning gesture that is more familiar to most Westerners.
Maneki-neko can be found with either the right or left paw raised (and sometimes both). The significance of the right and left raised paw differs with time and place. A statue with the left paw raised is to get more customers, while the right paw raised is to get more money. Hence it is also said that the one with left paw is for business and the right is for home
Sizes: L & XL
Inspired by Japan / Made in Thailand
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SOUTH AFRICA
All delivery costs for products delivered within South Africa are based on a flat rate fee, if under R800 in retail value. R80 for within Cape Town and R120 for National. We also offer a Collection option which is free of charge.
Collection is from:
SETAMONO JAPANESE HOMEWARE - CAPE TOWN
The Courtyard, Shop 5
The Old Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village
De Waterkant, Corner of Dixon & Waterkant Street,
Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
(You can find us in the Courtyard, opposite Yoga Life or beside Scheckter's Raw)
INTERNATIONAL
We do send orders internationally. Costs for international shipping will be based on specific location. For further information regarding our international freight costs, or if you have a specific enquiry, please email hello@setamonotableware.com
All goods are packaged very thoughtfully and with great care.
This T-Shirt was gift for a Matriculant who is in the middle of writing his final exams and LOVES anything Japanese and who also does Kendo. He put it on and I got the biggest smile ever. The quality is good, well put together, the material is soft and it washes like a dream. A superior T-Shirt which I will be ordering again and again. Worth the money.
My experience with Setamono was such a pleasure. And the products when they arrived were everything I was hoping for. I will definitely be back to add some more beautiful products.
