Tenugui (Ko Imari) beckoning cat who are good at raising

who are good at raising their young

revered as the start of a new year

they bring a sense of warmth and renewal after the long winter

Camellia (L)

symbolizing longevity and rejuvenation

Tenugui (Ko Imari) beckoning cat who are good at raisingDescription This tenugui features an elegant karakusa (arabesque) pattern inspired by Ko Imarithe classic Imari ware porcelain from the Edo period. Imari ware was produced in Arita, Saga Prefecture, and became highly valued for its refined beauty and craftsmanship. Among its many designs, arabesque motifs were especially popular and widely produced from the mid Edo period. It is also said that Dutch Delftware ceramics were influenced by these Ko Imari