Orange Furisode Lucky Cat Chopsticks gift set for Housewarming The cherry trees used for

The cherry trees used for Akita cherry bark work are mainly wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region

beautiful beige glaze was created to make the best use of this leftover clay

The elevated foot adds a sophisticated touch

and is considered to be a good omen because it is rarely seen

Orange Furisode Lucky Cat Chopsticks gift set for Housewarming The cherry trees used forThis lucky cat, or maneki neko in Japanese, is dressed in an orange furisode kimono, adorned with cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and pine treesa gorgeous and traditional pattern. Symbolizing good fortune and crafted with traditional skill, this Japanese figurine is perfect as a personal keepsake or a thoughtful gift. Furisode is a kimono with long furi "sleeves," and is worn as the first formal attire for young women at coming of age ceremonies,