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The Maneki-neko, or "beckoning cat", is a widely recognizable figure,
beloved in Japan as a lucky cat that beckons good fortune. Most people in
Japan use similar gestures to beckon someone over, by waving their hands
up and down with their palms facing down.
There are various theories about the origin of the Maneki-neko and, even
today, no one is certain as to which explanation is the correct one. The
Maneki-neko is believed to have originated towards the end of the Edo
Period (1603-1867) and eventually developed into the decorative ornament
it is today. Folklore has it that the raised paw of the Maneki-neko has
meaning.
Maneki-neko come in a variety of different colours. Black is said to be the
‘colour of darkness’, so the black Maneki-neko is believed to ward off evil
and misfortune.
Also, the Maneki-neko with its left paw raised is generally believed to be
‘beckoning to people’, to invite them in, and the black Maneki-neko with its
left paw raised is said to ‘protect against the trouble that people bring’, and
is apparently most effective when placed near the front door.
MANEKI NEKO
(Lucky cat)
Good luck charm
Assembly Instructions
Tools
Caution
Carefully cut out the parts.
Make mountain folds and valley folds along the dotted lines,as indicated
by the directions.
Assemble the parts in the order shown by the numbers on the glue tabs.
(Read the Explanation of Symbols for more information.)
Attach the parts in order.
(Read the Explanation of Symbols for more information.)
Your Paper craft model is finished!
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Scissors, glue (We recommend craft glue.)
Keep glue away from small children.
Be careful not to cut your fingers when using scissors.
Fold the folding lines before gluing.
Cut line
Mountain fold
Valley fold
Numbered glue tabs
Glue the parts together in the order indicated by the numbers.
Arrows
Do not glue these areas. Insert the part into its mating part,
in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Glue tabs with symbols and part names.
name
These tabs are to be glued onto the matching parts,
which name is indicated on the tab.
Explanation of Symbols.
MANEKI NEKO
(Good luck charm / Raising the left hand)
: Assembly Instructions
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