This beckoning cat is made by Yakushigama, which inherits the tradition of Seto ware. The elegant appearance of the cat, which is made using a traditional Seto-yaki technique called "Sometsuke", gives it a unique Yakushigama texture. The cat raising its left hand is said to beckon people, and it is very popular as a good-luck gift for people overseas, representing that many people will visit Japan.
