Fortune Cats - Maneki-Neko 招き猫

[edenstrauss 3]

Hi folks,

I am a new collector of Maneki-neko which is commonly known as Fortune Cats or 招财猫.

If you are interested in reading up more about my fortune cats, please visit the following links in my blog:

Maneki-neko 招き猫 (Part I) : Peony & Koban

Maneki-neko 招き猫 (Part II) : Sakura

(Please note that I am not trading or selling fortune cats.)

[edenstrauss 3]

I bought this solar powered cat from Siri Paradise & tried my luck in creating a mini video on it .. here comes the cat with a ticking tail!

You could read up more about it at my blog :

http://barbettey.blogspot.sg/2013/10/maneki-neko-part-v-solar-powered-cat-by.html

Edited November 4, 2013 by edenstrauss

[edenstrauss 3]

Here comes another Maneki Neko themed product that I got from Siri Paradise ... A couple figurine that's a must have for hubby & myself

You can read up more about the product at the following link:

http://barbettey.blogspot.sg/2013/10/maneki-neko-part-vi-couple-cat-figurine.html

[edenstrauss 3]

This Golden Opportunity Cat is a haute favourite of mine! Also from Siri Paradise.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the last Maneki-Neko to be added to my collection ...

I named him Fujisan after Mount Fujisan - U can read more about him at my blog:

http://barbettey.blogspot.sg/2013/10/maneki-neko-part-vii-fujisan-golden.html

Edited November 4, 2013 by edenstrauss

[edenstrauss 3]

Ooops, I almost forgot all about Le Petit - this cutie cat with his signature purple wisteria theme.

Please visit my blog & read up more about him at the following link:

http://barbettey.blogspot.sg/2013/10/maneki-neko-part-iv-le-petit.html

Cheerios!

[greglhc 30]

Hi edenstrauss, where to buy 招财猫 which are more unique? like more design oriented type? Looking for one for my place heh

[edenstrauss 3]

Hi edenstrauss, where to buy 招财猫 which are more unique? like more design oriented type? Looking for one for my place heh

Hi

how would you define "design oriented" for 招财猫 ?

R u referring to those artistic sculptures that are featured in magazines on designer homes? Those have nothing to do with 招财猫 and can be found in art galleries or customised at a very high cost by firms specialising in creating sculptures.

The genuine Japanese version of 招财猫 is far from being cute looking (yes, unlike those that I featured under this thread) ... In fact, they look fierce as they are cut out to take care of important aspects such as wealth, health, etc etc. Take a look at this: - Photograph courtesy by Siri Paradise

This is the genuine made in Japan cat. I was actually more interested in the black version but I have just too many cats in the house already...

You can visit the webpage of Siri Paradise to see if you could find any of the cat figurines to your liking.

http://www.siriparadise.com/

[edenstrauss 3]

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[edenstrauss 3]

This is the black version that I'm referring to. A solid cat figurine, not coin bank. I think this has the panache of a genuine Japanese made cat. Look at the eyes. It looks fierce & is popular with the working professionals.

However, you must express an instant connection with the cat first before getting it... some says that it gives them the creeps but both my hubby & myself love it.

Photograph - courtesy by Siri Paradise.

[edenstrauss 3]

Hi folks,

here's a collection of video on fortune cats for fans of the great Maneki-Neko: