lucky cat tshirt

The maneki-neko or beckoning cat is a good luck symbol in Japan. The cats, found in a variety of colours and styles, are usually sitting up with one paw raised in a gesture of beckoning. The Maneki-neko is a common sight in Japan, placed in the entrances of shops and restaurants, in the hope that she will bring good luck and prosperity in the form of customers and extra business. The cat's colour, her attire and which of her paws is raised, even the height at which her paw is raised, all has significance. * right paw up - brings good luck with money * left paw up - brings many customers/visitors * with gold bell - brings good fortune * with red scarf - draws attention * with gold coin - maintain wealth so this should be a very lucky tshirt !