Edo Mokumegome Doll Inviting Hello Kitty

A collaboration product of “Maneki Neko” and “Hello Kitty

The project is part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “The Wonder 500,” a project to discover Japan's best local products that are still unknown to the rest of the world and continue to promote them overseas under the Cool Japan Policy.

What is a beckoning cat?

Since the end of the Edo period (1603-1868), many Japanese people have loved the beckoning cat as a lucky charm that brings good fortune, attracts many customers, and brings success to their business.

The cat with its left hand raised is called “Hito-mekiki” (inviting people to come to one's house), and brings prosperity and good fortune. A cat with its right hand raised is said to bring money and happiness.

In the Feng Shui series, each color also has a different meaning. Blue is for academic improvement and traffic safety, red for romantic fulfillment, and black for protection from evil and disease.

What is Edo Mokumegome Dolls?

Mokumekomi is a term that originated from the process of digging narrow grooves in the folds of a costume or the border of a piece of cloth, and “kimekomi” the cloth into these grooves.

The technique of making dolls was introduced to Edo (present-day Tokyo) and “Edo Mokumegome Dolls” were born in Kyoto during the Genbun period (1736-41).

The pattern of the fabric is different for each doll.

We apologize that it may take approximately one month for delivery. We apologize that it may take approximately one month for delivery.