Maneki Neko – Red Hansel from Basel Size – Adjustable

Size – Adjustable

mounted on 2mm cardboard

Handmade 14k gold disks with mother of pearl inlay earrings

and “con voi”—the Vietnamese word for elephant

the watercolors were intended to aid the nation’s fruit growers

Maneki Neko – Red Hansel from Basel Size – AdjustableAlyson Iwamoto is a Los Angeles ceramic artist. Both her Japanese heritage and L. A. roots deeply influence her work. Her maneki neko or good luck cats, some with good luck kittens!incorporate details inspired by her grandmothers Japanese calligraphy, and are hand painted multiple times to achieve these vibrant colors. Along the backside of this piece is a slot that can be used to display polaroids, notes, or cards. Each piece is handmade and unique.