Description Cats have been highly valued in commercial households, symbolized by the 'Maneki-neko' or 'beckoning cat', believed to attract people and bring prosperity to businesses. In the Edo period, especially in the silk-producing regions of Tohoku, cats were commonly kept to protect silkworms from mice. Historical records even show that while a horse was valued at one ryo (an old Japanese currency unit), a cat known for catching many mice could be traded for as much as five ryo, highlighting their esteemed role in that era.
approx. L98 cm x W37 cm
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Wash separately from other clothing by hand for the first few washes, as this is a hand-dyed product.
Avoid using bleach or detergent containing bleach.
After washing, allow it to dry completely.
When fraying occurs, trim the loose horizontal threads, leaving about 5mm of the vertical fringe. Repeat this process several times until the fraying stops.
