DONKEY - Lucky Cat Mini - Yellow

The Brand

GERMAN BRAIN. GERMAN HEART. GERMAN DONKEY. The German brand Donkey Products proudly self-recognised as being German when it comes to product development: they are stubborn, level-headed and forward-looking. Just like a donkey. Donkey also stands for creativity and giving a smile to people - curious, design-conscious interested, open people all over the world.

The brand was founded in 2008, after a six-year launch of design-agency called “Donkey Communication”. As design label and product developers, Donkey Products tells a little story with each of the products. The creativity started way back in the family history, they develop creative ideas in the third generation - starting with Florians grandmother starting a company in the 1950s and the parents in the early 1970s.

Recogized as "Kultur- und Kreativpiloten" in 2010 and winning the award “Brand of the Year” given by the German Design Council in 2016, the brand has been selling to more than 100 countries, keep on creating extraordinary collections packed with joie de vivre. They call this the "Donkey Effect".

Features

• Mini version small but mighty – concentrated load of pure luck
• Originated from tradition Japanese good luck charm Manekineko
• Reinterpreted cult classic cat with new coat of painting
• Modern look
• Each colour has a different meaning and quality
• Can be put on shelf, desk or sideboard, anywhere you like

The Lucky Cat has a legendary history of origin - different myths and legends have shaped its meaning over the years. What has remained since time immemorial is the significance of the waving cat as a lucky charm! With her tireless waving, the Maneki Neko is supposed to bring good luck to her owners. The coin she carries stands for "SEN MAN RYOU", which means 10 million gold pieces for you.

Traditionally, the Lucky Cat is placed near the front door to bring good luck directly into the house. However, placement is not limited to near the entrance - whether it's on a shelf, desk or sideboard, the cat will feel right at home anywhere in its new home!

If a portion of luck is needed in a certain area of life, the colouring of the Japanese talisman is of particularly great relevance: For each colour of the lucky cats is attributed a very special meaning.

• Grey – stability and security
• Ocher – loyalty
• Purple - optimism
• White - peace
• Yellow – wealth and prosperity

Specifications

• Material: plastic
• Size: 5.2 x 6.7 x 9.8 cm
• Weight: approx. 45 g
• requires 1 x AA Mignon (not included)