Inspired by Maneki-neko, the familiar beckoning cat of Japanese culture, Lucky Cat draws on a traditional symbol associated with good fortune, prosperity and success in business.
From this reference, Bat Trang Museum Atelier (BTMA) has developed two ceramic designs: Lucky Cat – Tay Moi (Waving Paw) and Lucky Cat – Tay Moc (Rising Paw).
Dimension (cm) See below
Technique Overlapping glaze, Blue-and-white ceramic
Color Available in multiple colors—Explore more on Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA)’s Facebook page —Click here
Price
The Vietnamese names play on the expression “mời mọc” (to invite or beckon), linking the welcoming gesture with the idea of an extended arm, suggesting growth and prosperity. In developing these forms, BTMA has refined the proportions and details with a more restrained approach, while adapting the shapes to accommodate traditional Vietnamese ceramic motifs.
Both designs are available in two finishes. The layered-glaze version employs a technique characteristic of BTMA’s ceramic practice. The blue-and-white version features Suoi Nguon, a decorative pattern developed by BTMA through its study of traditional blue-and-white ceramics. Motifs including flame clouds, birds, fish, lotus flowers and mythical creatures are selected, adapted and arranged across four ecological realms: water, earth, sky and the sacred.
More on Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA)’s Facebook page —Click here.
Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA) — The 50-year-old workshop of Bát Tràng Museum, founded by the late People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng.
