■Artistic paper-mache series inspired by Ukiyo-e
■[Ukiyo-e Cat] an inspiration from Ukiyoe
Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a very famous Ukiyo-e artist in Edo who loved cats.

 ■Made by hand, not by machine
This papier-mâché has a distinctly handcrafted look to it.

■Habutae-bari: Ichino’s new technique

The habutae-bari method of papier-mâché involves pasting together layers of only artisanal Japanese washi paper with rice-based adhesive. It is an innovative technique developed here at Ichino, where we have been honing papier-mâché techniques since our founding in 1989.

Our usual hariko are made with recycled paper and are finished structurally with a coat of base paint.
However, in the case of habutae-bari, we use 10 sheets of washi paper for the core and another sheet each to finish the front and back. From there we paint the design directly onto the model, with no need for a reinforcing basecoat.
Pasting washi paper requires a large amount of time and effort, so these hariko are significantly more expensive than our standard products. Regardless, they are a perfect fit for anyone who values the luxurious texture of washi and the comfort of.

■Variations
3 poses, 3 color variations
■Ha-chi（Bicolor Cat）
Reference price 3,500(JPN/YEN Tax excluded)
“Hachi” means 8 in Japanese. When written in kanji, it becomes “八” and is said to be a lucky number that spreads out.

■Ha-chi / Maneki
Part No. #647503 JAN 4528624061826
SIZE W60 x D110 x H110(mm) / Weight 18g / board 100g

Legend has it that a maneki-neko raising his right hand will bring money and good luck.

■Ha-chi / Inori

Part No. #647500 JAN 4528624061796
SIZE W70 x D100 x H110(mm)  / Weight 14g / board 100g

“Inori” is a word that means prayer in Japanese.

■Ha-chi / Yasuragi
Part No. #647506 JAN 4528624061857
SIZE W130 x D80 x H60(mm)  / Weight 16g / board 100g

“Yasuragi” is a word that means peace of mind in Japanese.

■Mi-ke（Calico Cat）
Reference price 3,500(JPN/YEN Tax excluded)
Calico cats are called mi-ke neko in Japanese. They say males are very rare and bring good luck.

■Mi-ke / Maneki
Part No. #647505 JAN 4528624061840
SIZE W60 x D110 x H110(mm)(mm) / Weight 18g / board 100g

Legend has it that a maneki-neko raising his right hand will bring money and good luck.

■Mi-ke / Inori

Part No. #647502 JAN 4528624061819
SIZE W70 x D100 x H110(mm)  / Weight 14g / board 100g

“Inori” is a word that means prayer in Japanese.

■Mi-ke / Yasuragi

Part No. #647508 JAN 4528624061871
SIZE W130 x D80 x H60(mm)  / Weight 16g / board 100g

“Yasuragi” is a word that means peace of mind in Japanese.
■Ku-ro（Black Cat）

Reference price 3,500(JPN/YEN Tax excluded)

In Japan, since the Edo period, black cats have been regarded as good luck. There’s one story that claims that a person was cured of their tuberculosis by keeping a black cat at home.

■Ku-ro / Maneki

Part No. #647504 JAN 4528624061833
SIZE W60 x D110 x H110(mm) / Weight 18g / board 100g

Legend has it that a maneki-neko raising his right hand will bring money and good luck.

■Ku-ro / Inori

Part No. #647501 JAN 4528624061802
W70 x D100 x H110(mm) 14g / board 100g

“Inori” is a word that means prayer in Japanese.

■Ku-ro / Yasuragi
Part No. #647507 JAN 4528624061864
SIZE W130 x D80 x H60(mm)  / Weight 14g / board 100g

“Yasuragi” is a word that means peace of mind in Japanese.

The Japanese paper board is folded in.

Includes selected boards.