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Maneki Neko White Solar Powered | Luck & Prosperity

Maneki Neko White Solar Powered | Luck & Prosperity

LCSL0001871

€9.90

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Bring good luck and prosperity with this beautiful white Maneki-Neko. Dimensions: Height 8 x Width 8 x Depth 7cm approx (Box Height 8.5 x Width 9 x Depth 10.5cm). Runs on solar energy. This Japanese lucky cat is a symbol of protection and wealth, perfect for decorating your home or business. Decorated with colorful patterns, he holds a small sign in his...

Lucky Japanese Cats - 5 Porcelain Maneki Neko

Japanese cats Maneki Neko

Lucky Japanese Cats - 5 Porcelain Maneki Neko

CHAT05173

€16.70

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Set of 5 Maneki Neko Porcelain Lucky Cats Dimensions: each cat approx. height 4.6 x diameter 3.8cm (box length 27.5 x height 6 x depth 4.5cm). Material: porcelain. It's hard not to fall in love with these 5 little ceramic cats! Especially when you know the legend of the world-famous Maneki Neko! These Japanese cats, whatever their color, are symbols of...

Maneki Neko Black Solar Powered Cat Japanese Lucky Charm 9cm

Japanese cats Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko Black Solar Powered Cat Japanese Lucky Charm 9cm

CHAT04713

€9.90

Maneki Neko Japanese Cat Black solar-powered good-luck charm Dimensions: cat and base height approx. 9 x 7.7 x 7.7cm (box height 10.5 x width 11 x depth 10.5cm). Solar-powered. The Maneki Neko lucky cat is a native of Japan. Its paws are animated by a solar sensor on the front of the figurine. So it works without batteries: practical, ecological and...

Maneki Neko White Solar Powered Cat Japanese Lucky Charm 7,8cm

Japanese cats Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko White Solar Powered Cat Japanese Lucky Charm 7,8cm

CHAT02713 9040101

€9.90

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Maneki Neko Japanese cat White solar-powered good-luck charm Dimensions: cat height 7.8 x 7.8 x depth 5.8cm approx. (cardboard box 10.5 x 10.5 x 6.5cm). Solar-powered. The Maneki Neko lucky cat is a native of Japan. One of its paws is animated by a solar sensor on the back of the figurine. So it works without batteries: practical, ecological and...

Maneki Neko Traditional Gold / Japanese Lucky Cat 15,5cm

Japanese cats Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko Traditional Gold Japanese Lucky Cat 15,5cm

CHAT01725

€15.50

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Golden Maneki Neko: the lucky Japanese cat Dimensions: cat height approx. 15.5 x 11.5 x 9cm (cardboard box 16 x 10.5 x 10cm). Requires one AA LR6 battery (not included). The Maneki Neko lucky cat is a traditional statue from Japan. This is the must-have model : its beautiful size and original design make it THE Maneki Neko par excellence! It's the most...

Maneki Neko White / Solar-powered Japanese cat - 7,5cm

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Maneki Neko White / Solar-powered Japanese cat 8cm

CHAT01713 Wh 9040051

€9.90

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Maneki Neko White: Japanese cat symbol of good fortune Dimensions: cat height 8cm x diameter 5.7 cm approx. (box height 9.8 x 6.3cm approx.). Solar-powered (natural or artificial light). The Maneki Neko lucky cat is a traditional statue from Japan. One of its legs is animated by solar sensors. So it works without batteries: practical, ecological and...

Lucky cats - Set of 6 Maneki Neko cats - Lucky charms

Statues Animals

Lucky cats - Set of 6 Maneki Neko cats - Lucky charms

CHAT6MN WH

€9.50

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Set of 6 Maneki Neko lucky cats. According to legend, a poor old woman living in Imado near Tokyo was forced to sell her cat to get a few coins. Her cat immediately appeared to her in a dream, and she made a statuette of it at the cat's request. The statuette was a great success, selling in large numbers, and the old lady became very wealthy. The legend...

Lucky cats - Lot of 6 red Maneki Neko - Fortune and protection

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Lucky cats - Lot of 6 red Maneki Neko - Fortune and protection

CHAT6MN Re

€9.50

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Lot of 6 small red lucky cats Maneki Neko Several legends tell the story of this cat. One of them takes us to the beginning of the Edo era (1603-1867). Naotaka Ii, lord of Hikone district, was returning from a hunting trip when he was surprised by a thunderstorm. He took refuge under a tree opposite the entrance to a small dilapidated temple. In the...

Lucky cats - Lot of 6 black Maneki Neko - Health and protection

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Lucky cats - Lot of 6 black Maneki Neko - Health and protection

CHAT6MN Bl

€9.50

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Lot of 6 small black cats lucky charm Maneki Neko. Several legends tell the story of this cat. One of them takes us to Tokyo. A Geisha ran a tea house "the golden cat" there, and business was pretty bad there. admirer offered him a large sum of money. But it was stolen money! After giving it to him, he threw himself into the Sumida river. Dazzled by this...

Maneki Neko Black Solar Powered | Luck & Prosperity

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Japanese cats Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko Black Solar Powered | Luck & Prosperity

LCSL0001888

€9.90

Bring good luck and prosperity with this beautiful black Maneki-Neko. Dimensions: Height 8 x Width 8 x Depth 7cm approx (Box Height 8.5 x Width 9 x Depth 10.5cm). Runs on solar energy. This Japanese lucky cat is a symbol of protection and wealth, perfect for decorating your home or business. Decorated with golden motifs, he holds a small sign in his...

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Coco Papaya brings you its selection of Maneki Neko Japanese cats!

You've probably seen him somewhere, in a Japanese restaurant, or watching a documentary on Japanese culture... Yes, that cute cat waving its paw at you is a veritable emblem of Japanese folklore, and it's called the Maneki Neko.

Meaning of the Japanese cat Maneki Neko

The Maneki Neko is also known as the cat of fortune, the lucky cat or the cat of luck.

It's a traditional Japanese statuette, usually battery- or solar-powered, depicting a cat waving a paw. Often seen in Asian restaurants and shops.

According to tradition, maneki-neko are considered lucky charms that attract luck and wealth. But there are a few nuances, depending on which paw the cat is waving, and on its color.

Which Maneki Neko to choose?

If you want to treat yourself to a Maneki Neko, it's probably to help you realize one of your dearest wishes. Or maybe it's because you'd like to attract good luck to someone you know who's recently run out of it (what an honorable intention!). In either case, you'll need to know the differences between the various models. Here are the different Maneki Neko and the beliefs attributed to them:

If a cat waves its left paw, it attracts customers to a store. If it waves its right paw, it attracts money.
The golden or yellow cat attracts wealth.
The white cat, symbol of purity, attracts good luck and favors good social relations.
The black cat is considered a talisman to ward off evil spirits. The exact opposite of our Western beliefs!
The silver cat symbolizes longevity.
Red cats promote good health.
The pink cat increases the chances of finding love.
The green cat is said to help you succeed at school or work.
And the rare multicolored cat (white with red and black spots) is said to bring happiness.

Depending on the beliefs attributed to him, the Maneki Neko is often depicted with "attributes": he is sometimes seen gathered in a family with a cat and a kitten (in this case, he is a protective talisman for the family), carrying gold coins or even sitting on a gold ingot (symbolizing wealth).

The custom of the Maneki Neko is still very much alive today, and new representations of this mischievous cat are born almost daily, to satisfy the most superstitious among us!

Where to place your Maneki Neko cat?

Do you finally own your Maneki Neko and want to place it in the right place to receive its blessings? Excellent idea!

The Japanese are very sensitive to Feng Shui and therefore consider that the Maneki Neko should be placed in a strategic position in the home, depending on what is expected of it.

Here are the main places where it's customary to place a Maneki Neko:

At the main entrance: The Japanese believe that placing the Maneki Neko near the front door of the home or office is ideal for attracting good fortune and prosperity.
Near the cash register: In a store or restaurant, the Maneki Neko should be placed near the cash register. The little cat will attract customers and business prosperity. What's more, customers love to see it when they enter a store, and its presence will often make a very good impression!
In the zone of wealth: According to the Bagua (the Feng Shui energy map), the zone of wealth is generally located in the back left-hand corner of the house (in relation to the main entrance). Placing the Maneki Neko in this zone would be a good way of attracting abundance...
Wherever you want to attract good luck: the Japanese sometimes place their Maneki Neko in surprising places like the living room or dining room. They believe that the little cat has the power to attract good luck precisely where it is!

Finally, the main rule is not to place the Maneki Neko in dark, hidden or cluttered places. Otherwise, its positive energy could be disrupted and it might not attract luck as well as usual.

Now you know all about Maneki Neko. Don't hesitate to contact our team if you have any questions about this adorable cat.

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