I don’t know if you knew this, but it’s meaning changes depending on which paw the cat has raised. From wikipedia:
Maneki Neko can be found with either the right or left paw raised (and sometimes both). The significance of the right and left raised paw differs with time and place. The most common belief is that the left paw raised brings in customers, while a right paw brings wealth and good luck. But some believe the opposite. Still others say that a left paw raised is best for drinking establishments, the right paw for other stores. (Those who hold their liquor well are called hidari-kiki in Japan, “left-handed”.)
I’m a lover of fat cats, but I find your work offensive. Where are all the skinny dogs? Species-ism is lame. Lucky Cat needs a thin dog friend…until you make it happen, I won’t be keeping your balls warm when you come visit.
August 31st, 2006 at 3:03 pm
That’s a win of a sticker design.
September 5th, 2006 at 2:03 am
I don’t know if you knew this, but it’s meaning changes depending on which paw the cat has raised. From wikipedia:
Maneki Neko can be found with either the right or left paw raised (and sometimes both). The significance of the right and left raised paw differs with time and place. The most common belief is that the left paw raised brings in customers, while a right paw brings wealth and good luck. But some believe the opposite. Still others say that a left paw raised is best for drinking establishments, the right paw for other stores. (Those who hold their liquor well are called hidari-kiki in Japan, “left-handed”.)
Pretty fucking sweet.
September 18th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
I’m a lover of fat cats, but I find your work offensive. Where are all the skinny dogs? Species-ism is lame. Lucky Cat needs a thin dog friend…until you make it happen, I won’t be keeping your balls warm when you come visit.
May 27th, 2007 at 11:25 am
OMG That kitty is sooooooooooooooo cute