Yellow Mori Lucky Cat 3.7 in Yamanaka Lacquerware Animal Design Series Growing in popularity since the

Growing in popularity since the Meiji Era

a peaceful atmosphere emanates from the plate's surface

The rich thickness of the bowl helps keep the freshly prepared matcha green tea warm

Shippo is a pattern in which parallel circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other

Yellow Mori Lucky Cat 3.7 in Yamanaka Lacquerware Animal Design Series Growing in popularity since theThis adorable yellow lucky cat, or maneki neko, is decorated using the mori e technique, a traditional method similar to slip trailing. A thick paint is squeezed out of an icchin, a dispenser with a fine tip, and carefully applied to create intricate raised designs. This technique adds a tactile texture to the smooth porcelain surface, enhancing its elegant appearance. In the past, Japanese farmers who lived with cats were believed to prosper, as the