Five Cat Characters Sometsuke Mamezara Gift Set

🐱 One Tanabata festival, a stray cat wandered into the Mino ware studio, captivating everyone with its adorable appearance. It later brought along some feline friends, inspiring the studio to create this heartwarming and delightful cat series centered around them. The entire collection is depicted using the sometsuke technique, showcasing five distinct cats through their rounded bodies, relaxed postures, and expressions that are utterly charming and irresistible. Mamezara, meaning small plates, are an essential part of the Japanese dining experience. These petite dishes, fitting perfectly in the palm of your hand, are not only indispensable accompaniments to meals but also charming additions to home decor. They offer a unique touch for organizing loose change, accessories, keys, and other small treasures. The five cat characters are: 1. Noraneko (ノラ): In Japanese, this refers to feral or stray cats. 2. Mike (ミケ): A cat with black, white, and orange fur. 3. Hachiware (ハチワレ): A cat with facial markings split from the forehead to the sides, often called a "Mercedes cat" in Taiwan. 4. Scottish Fold (スコティッシュ): Characterized by its ears that fold forward. 5. Dora (ドラ): A cat with tabby markings and white fur. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54201511080_338a5b9800_w.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53266896617_19f1c88434_w.jpg ※ Comes with a gift box. Choose between a Dark blue wide flat gift box and a White cube gift box. ※ Approximate dimensions: Diameter 8cm x Height 1.7cm ※ Each piece is handcrafted by artisans. Slight variations in color and pattern placement are normal and not considered defects. Colors may also vary across different monitor displays; please refer to the actual product for accuracy. Thank you.