{"title":"Good Luck and Charms","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur curated collection of lucky charms \u0026amp; talismans. Browse daruma, maneki neko and tabletop decor; perfect for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-red-daruma-luck","title":"Extra Large Red Daruma - Luck","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaruma Daruma: I decide on a goal and I paint your first eye. Once l reach this goal, I will paint the other eye.\u003cbr\u003eThe red Daruma is the most popular one. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn accordance with tradition, the eyebrows of this special Daruma are shaped like cranes and the hair on his cheeks reminds the shell of a tortoise. Both animals symbolise longevity in Japan. He also shows the good fortune kanji on the chin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it?\u003cbr\u003eDaruma 達磨, also called the Doll of Goals, is a Japanese good luck amulet. Handmade with papier-mâché, it is a representation of the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of zen Buddhism. According to the legend, he was enlightened after meditating alone for 9 years in a cave but his arms and legs eventually became atrophied and fell off. Hence the round shape of Daruma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to do?\u003cbr\u003eDecide on a goal and paint the first eye on the Daruma. When you reach your goal, paint the second eye as a sign of gratitude. By way of learning, write down how you fulfilled your aim; at that time, you will feel great satisfaction. If you don’t achieve what you want, you can burn your Daruma doll at the end of the year: it just means that you will try to reach it by other means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit of daruma\u003cbr\u003eThe Daruma doll reminds us that with determination and perseverance, we will achieve the purpose we chose. In that sense, it’s really important for us to choose a specific and feasible one. It is not a matter of buying a Daruma doll and wait for our wish to get fulfilled as if by magic: Daruma motivates us and gives us strength to work hard and do our best in order to be successful. Any occasion is good for the Japanese to make a gift of a doll, although there are some significant dates such as birthdays or the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-13138-product-field-product-made-in\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in: Japan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-caracteristicas field-field-product-caracteristicas node-13138-product-field-product-caracteristicas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-caracteristicas field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical specifications: 18cm, paper mache, with cardboard box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-caracteristicas field-field-product-caracteristicas node-12834-product-field-product-caracteristicas\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-caracteristicas field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44574837899516,"sku":"KP31","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/KP29_1_Portada_jpg.webp?v=1694183969"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-calico-tricoloured-good-fortune","title":"Maneki Neko Calico - Tricoloured, Good Fortune","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaning of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn Japan, the beckoning cat brings good luck, happiness and prosperity. From the Japanese words Maneki ‘to invite’ and Neko ‘cat’, it literally means ‘the cat that invites you in’. Known as the lucky cat, this is one of the most famous lucky charms in the world. It can be seen in businesses, restaurants, shops and homes all over Japan.\u003cbr\u003eManeki Neko raises one front paw inviting people to come in while holding an ancient Japanese coin called a koban with the other. It usually wears a necklace with a rattle to ward off evil spirits.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally Maneki Neko was white but, over the years and with the influence of Feng Shui, other colours appeared, each with a specific purpose: gold for prosperity, black for protection, white for happiness, orange for success, tricoloured for luck in general, the latter being the most popular today.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nOf the many legends that tell the tale of the origin of this amulet, the most beautiful is the one that was born in the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the temple had no money and was in a poor state of repair. The old monk who lived there shared what little food he had with a cat. One day a rich feudal lord named Ii Naotaka, a samurai of the Hikone domain, was hunting nearby. Suddenly he was caught in a storm and ran for shelter under a tree. He then saw a cat in the temple waving its paw, as if to beckon him to come in. Curious, as he approached the cat, lightning struck the tree. The cat had just saved his life! The samurai was so grateful that he decided to make donations to the temple, which put an end to his precarious situation.\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, the cat became the symbol of Gotokuji and a famous good luck charm throughout the country. When he died, he was buried with honours in the temple, where hundreds of Maneki Neko can be seen today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko, a good luck gift\u003c\/p\u003e\nOur Maneki Neko are hand-painted. Models of the same colour may have slight variations in design depending on the painter's inspiration. This makes each one unique! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmulet designed in Japan and made in Vietnam using recycled paper from Japan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: 5cm, hand-painted paper mache, with gift box\u003cbr\u003eMain colour: Multicoloured \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105900712321,"sku":"KPM01","price":15.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/MG_5901_1.jpg?v=1778247953"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-kin-gold-prosperity","title":"Maneki Neko Kin - Gold, Prosperity","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaning of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn Japan, the beckoning cat brings good luck, happiness and prosperity. From the Japanese words Maneki ‘to invite’ and Neko ‘cat’, it literally means ‘the cat that invites you in’. Known as the lucky cat, this is one of the most famous lucky charms in the world. It can be seen in businesses, restaurants, shops and homes all over Japan.\u003cbr\u003eManeki Neko raises one front paw inviting people to come in while holding an ancient Japanese coin called a koban with the other. It usually wears a necklace with a rattle to ward off evil spirits.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally Maneki Neko was white but, over the years and with the influence of Feng Shui, other colours appeared, each with a specific purpose: gold for prosperity, black for protection, white for happiness, orange for success, tricoloured for luck in general, the latter being the most popular today.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nOf the many legends that tell the tale of the origin of this amulet, the most beautiful is the one that was born in the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the temple had no money and was in a poor state of repair. The old monk who lived there shared what little food he had with a cat. One day a rich feudal lord named Ii Naotaka, a samurai of the Hikone domain, was hunting nearby. Suddenly he was caught in a storm and ran for shelter under a tree. He then saw a cat in the temple waving its paw, as if to beckon him to come in. Curious, as he approached the cat, lightning struck the tree. The cat had just saved his life! The samurai was so grateful that he decided to make donations to the temple, which put an end to his precarious situation.\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, the cat became the symbol of Gotokuji and a famous good luck charm throughout the country. When he died, he was buried with honours in the temple, where hundreds of Maneki Neko can be seen today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko, a good luck gift\u003c\/p\u003e\nOur Maneki Neko are hand-painted. Models of the same colour may have slight variations in design depending on the painter's inspiration. This makes each one unique! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmulet designed in Japan and made in Vietnam using recycled paper from Japan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: 5cm, hand-painted paper mache, with gift box\u003cbr\u003eMain colour: Multicoloured \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105923584385,"sku":"KPM02","price":15.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/MG_5902_1.jpg?v=1778247987"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-chatora-orange-success","title":"Maneki Neko Chatora - Orange, Success","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaning of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn Japan, the beckoning cat brings good luck, happiness and prosperity. From the Japanese words Maneki ‘to invite’ and Neko ‘cat’, it literally means ‘the cat that invites you in’. Known as the lucky cat, this is one of the most famous lucky charms in the world. It can be seen in businesses, restaurants, shops and homes all over Japan.\u003cbr\u003eManeki Neko raises one front paw inviting people to come in while holding an ancient Japanese coin called a koban with the other. It usually wears a necklace with a rattle to ward off evil spirits.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally Maneki Neko was white but, over the years and with the influence of Feng Shui, other colours appeared, each with a specific purpose: gold for prosperity, black for protection, white for happiness, orange for success, tricoloured for luck in general, the latter being the most popular today.\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nOf the many legends that tell the tale of the origin of this amulet, the most beautiful is the one that was born in the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the temple had no money and was in a poor state of repair. The old monk who lived there shared what little food he had with a cat. One day a rich feudal lord named Ii Naotaka, a samurai of the Hikone domain, was hunting nearby. Suddenly he was caught in a storm and ran for shelter under a tree. He then saw a cat in the temple waving its paw, as if to beckon him to come in. Curious, as he approached the cat, lightning struck the tree. The cat had just saved his life! The samurai was so grateful that he decided to make donations to the temple, which put an end to his precarious situation.\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, the cat became the symbol of Gotokuji and a famous good luck charm throughout the country. When he died, he was buried with honours in the temple, where hundreds of Maneki Neko can be seen today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko, a good luck gift\u003c\/p\u003e\nOur Maneki Neko are hand-painted. Models of the same colour may have slight variations in design depending on the painter's inspiration. This makes each one unique! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmulet designed in Japan and made in Vietnam using recycled paper from Japan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: 5cm, hand-painted paper mache, with gift box\u003cbr\u003eMain colour: Multicoloured \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54730161586561,"sku":"KPM05","price":15.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/MG_5903_1.jpg?v=1778248019"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-daruma-calico","title":"Maneki Neko Daruma - Calico","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful combination to invite luck and achieve your goals. Double positive energy in a figure brimming with charm and purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, the beckoning cat is one of the most well-known and beloved good luck charms. So is Daruma, a representation of Bodhidharma (a monk who attained enlightenment after meditating without interruption for nine years). He embodies determination and serves as a visual reminder that, with dedication and effort, we can achieve whatever we set our minds to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Maneki Neko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nOf the many legends that tell the tale of the origin of this amulet, the most beautiful is the one that was born in the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the temple had no money and was in a poor state of repair. The old monk who lived there shared what little food he had with a cat. One day a rich feudal lord named Ii Naotaka, a samurai of the Hikone domain, was hunting nearby. Suddenly he was caught in a storm and ran for shelter under a tree. He then saw a cat in the temple waving its paw, as if to beckon him to come in. Curious, as he approached the cat, lightning struck the tree. The cat had just saved his life! The samurai was so grateful that he decided to make donations to the temple, which put an end to his precarious situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, the cat became the symbol of Gotokuji and a famous good luck charm throughout the country. When he died, he was buried with honours in the temple, where hundreds of Maneki Neko can be seen today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-caracteristicas field-field-product-caracteristicas node-12834-product-field-product-caracteristicas\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-caracteristicas field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55031195566465,"sku":"KPM40","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/MG_5899_3.jpg?v=1778248430"},{"product_id":"large-orange-traditional-daruma-friendship","title":"Large Orange Traditional Daruma - Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaruma Daruma: I decide on a goal and I paint your first eye. Once l reach this goal, I will paint the other eye.\u003cbr\u003eThe red Daruma is the most popular one. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn accordance with tradition, the eyebrows of this special Daruma are shaped like cranes and the hair on his cheeks reminds the shell of a tortoise. Both animals symbolise longevity in Japan. He also shows the good fortune kanji on the chin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it?\u003cbr\u003eDaruma 達磨, also called the Doll of Goals, is a Japanese good luck amulet. Handmade with papier-mâché, it is a representation of the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of zen Buddhism. According to the legend, he was enlightened after meditating alone for 9 years in a cave but his arms and legs eventually became atrophied and fell off. Hence the round shape of Daruma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to do?\u003cbr\u003eDecide on a goal and paint the first eye on the Daruma. When you reach your goal, paint the second eye as a sign of gratitude. By way of learning, write down how you fulfilled your aim; at that time, you will feel great satisfaction. If you don’t achieve what you want, you can burn your Daruma doll at the end of the year: it just means that you will try to reach it by other means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit of daruma\u003cbr\u003eThe Daruma doll reminds us that with determination and perseverance, we will achieve the purpose we chose. In that sense, it’s really important for us to choose a specific and feasible one. It is not a matter of buying a Daruma doll and wait for our wish to get fulfilled as if by magic: Daruma motivates us and gives us strength to work hard and do our best in order to be successful. Any occasion is good for the Japanese to make a gift of a doll, although there are some significant dates such as birthdays or the New Year.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-13138-product-field-product-made-in\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-caracteristicas field-field-product-caracteristicas node-12834-product-field-product-caracteristicas\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-caracteristicas field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55031214997889,"sku":"KP62","price":29.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/kp62_1_portada.jpg?v=1764438592"},{"product_id":"large-yellow-traditional-daruma-prosperity","title":"Large Yellow Traditional Daruma - Prosperity","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaruma Daruma: I decide on a goal and I paint your first eye. Once l reach this goal, I will paint the other eye.\u003cbr\u003eThe red Daruma is the most popular one. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn accordance with tradition, the eyebrows of this special Daruma are shaped like cranes and the hair on his cheeks reminds the shell of a tortoise. Both animals symbolise longevity in Japan. He also shows the good fortune kanji on the chin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it?\u003cbr\u003eDaruma 達磨, also called the Doll of Goals, is a Japanese good luck amulet. Handmade with papier-mâché, it is a representation of the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of zen Buddhism. According to the legend, he was enlightened after meditating alone for 9 years in a cave but his arms and legs eventually became atrophied and fell off. Hence the round shape of Daruma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to do?\u003cbr\u003eDecide on a goal and paint the first eye on the Daruma. When you reach your goal, paint the second eye as a sign of gratitude. By way of learning, write down how you fulfilled your aim; at that time, you will feel great satisfaction. If you don’t achieve what you want, you can burn your Daruma doll at the end of the year: it just means that you will try to reach it by other means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit of daruma\u003cbr\u003eThe Daruma doll reminds us that with determination and perseverance, we will achieve the purpose we chose. In that sense, it’s really important for us to choose a specific and feasible one. It is not a matter of buying a Daruma doll and wait for our wish to get fulfilled as if by magic: Daruma motivates us and gives us strength to work hard and do our best in order to be successful. Any occasion is good for the Japanese to make a gift of a doll, although there are some significant dates such as birthdays or the New Year.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-13138-product-field-product-made-in\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-made-in field-field-product-made-in node-27489-product-field-product-made-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-made-in field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"commerce-product-field commerce-product-field-field-product-caracteristicas field-field-product-caracteristicas node-12834-product-field-product-caracteristicas\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-caracteristicas field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tierra Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55031216570753,"sku":"KP63","price":29.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/kp63_1_portada_234089cb-bfbe-4b91-9d61-2da495967480.jpg?v=1764438710"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-japanese-white-cat","title":"Maneki neko Japanese White Cat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaning of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn Japan, the beckoning cat brings good luck, happiness and prosperity. From the Japanese words Maneki ‘to invite’ and Neko ‘cat’, it literally means ‘the cat that invites you in’. Known as the lucky cat, this is one of the most famous lucky charms in the world. It can be seen in businesses, restaurants, shops and homes all over Japan.\u003cbr\u003eManeki Neko raises one front paw inviting people to come in while holding an ancient Japanese coin called a koban with the other. It usually wears a necklace with a rattle to ward off evil spirits.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally Maneki Neko was white but, over the years and with the influence of Feng Shui, other colours appeared, each with a specific purpose: gold for prosperity, black for protection, white for happiness, orange for success, tricoloured for luck in general, the latter being the most popular today.\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of Maneki Neko\u003c\/p\u003e\nOf the many legends that tell the tale of the origin of this amulet, the most beautiful is the one that was born in the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the temple had no money and was in a poor state of repair. The old monk who lived there shared what little food he had with a cat. One day a rich feudal lord named Ii Naotaka, a samurai of the Hikone domain, was hunting nearby. Suddenly he was caught in a storm and ran for shelter under a tree. He then saw a cat in the temple waving its paw, as if to beckon him to come in. Curious, as he approached the cat, lightning struck the tree. The cat had just saved his life! The samurai was so grateful that he decided to make donations to the temple, which put an end to his precarious situation.\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, the cat became the symbol of Gotokuji and a famous good luck charm throughout the country. When he died, he was buried with honours in the temple, where hundreds of Maneki Neko can be seen today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko, a good luck gift\u003c\/p\u003e\nOur Maneki Neko are hand-painted. Models of the same colour may have slight variations in design depending on the painter's inspiration. This makes each one unique! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: 4cm x 4cm x 7cm , hand-painted ceramic\u003cbr\u003eMain colour: White\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sopha Diffusion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55592074838401,"sku":null,"price":16.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/files\/MG_5894_2.jpg?v=1777563497"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/1649\/collections\/MG_5917_2.jpg?v=1790714801","url":"https:\/\/www.rouge-shop.com\/collections\/good-luck-and-charms.oembed","provider":"Rouge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}