A small solar Maneki Neko brings a gentle beckoning gesture to a bright shelf, counter or desk. In soft pink and white, with a raised moving paw and a wooden base, it feels cheerful without being loud, a little daily sign of welcome rooted in Japanese folk tradition.
What catches the eye
The raised paw moves with light-powered motion, adding a calm rhythm to the room.
Pink and white colouring gives the cat a softer, sweeter presence than the classic gold version.
The wooden base gives it a grounded look, so it sits neatly among plants, books or small ritual objects.
Its expression is friendly and decorative, made for spaces where a touch of charm feels welcome.
The solar movement means there are no batteries to replace.
Pink colour, wooden base and solar movement
The base is wooden, while the cat is finished in a pink-and-white colourway. The moving paw is powered by light, bringing a simple piece of engineering into a traditional beckoning form.
Where to place it
Set it where light can reach the solar panel, such as a bright windowsill, reception counter, home office shelf or shop display. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth, and keep the wooden base away from prolonged damp.
The beckoning cat tradition
Maneki Neko is a Japanese folk figure often translated as the ‘beckoning cat’. Its raised paw reflects the Japanese beckoning gesture, palm facing down, and the figure is traditionally placed near entrances, counters and home thresholds as a symbol of welcome and good fortune. Today it appears in homes, cafés, studios and shops around the world, where its meaning is as much about warmth and invitation as prosperity. This pink version keeps the familiar posture but gives it a softer, more playful mood.
Size and details
Product type: solar Maneki Neko.
Colour: pink and white.
Base: wooden.
Motion: light-powered moving paw.
Weight: 225 g.
Included: one solar money cat on a wooden base.
A thoughtful little gift
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region of manufacture: China