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DHARMA CATS
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| Our “Dharma Cat” designs are created and assembled here at our studio in Hilo, Hawaii. They are either printed on handmade paper or premium quality photo paper. Each artwork is custom framed in-house, protected with plexiglass, and ready for hanging.
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Be on the lookout for new Dharma Cat designs in the near future!
| Approximate dimensions are: 6 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 5/8" (Length x Width x Depth) Actual products you receive will show slight variations in color and texture due to the manufacturing process of the materials. The images depicted online are to be used as a general guide to your selection
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Maneki Neko, Even the wabi-sabi Maneki Neko, or beckoning cat, knows that life’s not purr-fect. This popular lucky charm is frequently found in shops throughout Japan & Hawaii. The raised paw is said to attract money and good fortune as it beckons customers to enter.
This definition is attached to the back of each "Maneki Neko" Cat.
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Mono no aware, "a sensitivity to things", is a Japanese aesthetic term used to describe the awareness of the transience of all things, and the bittersweet sadness at their passing. The Sakura or Cherry Blossom epitomizes this concept of beauty. The delicate flowers bloom and then fall within a single week, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life.
This definition is attached to the back of each "Mono no aware" Cat.
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Sakura, "Cherry Blossom", represents the beginning of spring. It is a symbol of good fortune, love, affection, and happiness. Cherry blossoms are also an enduring metaphor for the fleeting nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in various art forms.
This definition is attached to the back of each "Sakura" Cat.
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In Gassho, The Dharma Cat knows that life’s not purr-fect. Each day it respectfully puts its paws together in “Gassho,” an expression of reverence and gratitude. This is followed by meditative purring and contemplative napping.
This definition is attached to the back of each "In Gassho" Cat.
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Itadakimasu, Before each meal the Wabi-Sabi cat expresses thanks by saying “Itadakimasu.” This essentially means “I humbly receive the gift of this food.” Those who are hungry like to interpret this word as “Lets Eat!”
This definition is attached to the back of each "Itadakimasu" Cat.
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All artwork and images on this website are the exclusive, copyrighted property of Tanimoto Dharma Designs. They are not to be downloaded, reproduced or used in any way. All rights reserved by the artist. The copyright watermark, Tanimoto Dharma Designs, that is seen across the images, will not appear in the artwork you will be receiving.
