Yagisei Lucky Series Printed Tenugui Kansai Kamigata Auspicious Charm Made in Japan New Design Maneki-neko "Manzai"

A hand towel from the Fuku Maneki Neko series featuring a comical depiction of the traditional Japanese beckoning cat. 100% cotton, made in Japan Size: 35×90cm These traditional Japanese maneki-neko tenugui towels feature a hilarious design featuring maneki-neko (beckoning cats) performing a humorous manzai comedy routine. Made in Japan from 100% cotton, they are versatile enough to be used as handkerchiefs, towels, or decorative items. They also make a great souvenir for overseas visitors. [Manzai] Manzai is said to have originated from the "Manzai" celebration, a form of entertainment in which a pair of performers, known as a tayu and a saizō, would visit homes at New Year's and perform celebratory songs and dances, interspersed with humorous remarks to elicit laughter. Since the emergence of the current style of "shabekuri manzai" in the early Showa period, it has spread nationwide on television and has become a staple in living rooms around the home, with comedians appearing almost every day. [Lucky Maneki-neko Series] While cats are familiar to Japanese people, they were once considered lucky charms for sericulture, as they help control crops and pests. Now that sericulture has declined, the cat has come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity and household safety. At Yagisei, we use this adorable beckoning cat as a motif, combining it with seasonal events and ukiyo-e prints to create pop and comical designs. Enjoy the colorful finishes and the diverse expressions of the beckoning cats.