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'Nyanpurike' (Cat Patches) by Une Nana Cool ¥157 each une-nana-cool.com
Upper Images: Top Row (from left) - Available only March through May: Norwegian Forest Cat, British Shorthair, Abyssinian, Siamese Lower Row (from left) - Available only June through August: Himalayan, American Shorthair, Sphinx, Russian Blue
Lower Images: Top Row (from left) - Available only September through November: Selkirk Rex, Manx, Cornish Rex, Bombay Lower Row (from left) - Available only December through February (2012): Scottish Fold, Japanese Bobtail, Bengal, Devon Rex
※ Note that each type of 'Nyanpurike' (cat patch) is only available for a limited time.
These iron-on patches are available from underwear shop 'une nana cool', which is operated by lingerie maker Wacoal. They are known for developing women's underwear that is both simple and focused on design and fabric elements. Recently, 'une nana cool' has been getting a lot of attention for their iron-on patches featuring things such as animals and flowers. Among these are the 'Nyanpurike' collection of patches for cat lovers. After selecting your patch, the shop will use their press to help you customize your favorite underwear or handkerchief. You can also take the patches home and do it yourself. Each season this year, four new cat patches will go on sale. As opposed to buying just one, we recommend you get several so that you can enjoy arranging them on your clothing!
Necono Camera ¥15,750 NECONO DIGITALCAMERA
Designed by Sweden's representative international ceramic artist, Lisa Larson. As a leading Scandinavian design pioneer, Larson has continued to create new works into her 70s. Alongside her artist husband, she lives in the Swedish wilderness. Lisa Larson's cute cat design has now been turned into a digital camera. With the right eye as a lens and the left eye as a sensor, it's as if a cat is actually taking the pictures (the cat can even take video). Moreover, by using the separately sold 'Monitor Ground' (hitting the market around May/June), photographers will be able to view a video screen as they take pictures, like on typical digital cameras. The picture-book like package, which was designed by Mika Sasaki of Super Headz Tokyo, features Lisa's illustrations and is based on 'Baby Number Book' by her daughter Johanna Larson. With your adorable cat digital camera in hand, you'll be excited to head into town.
Classics The Small Luxury’s Neko embroidered handkerchief (CLASSICS the Small Luxury)
¥2,100, Custom embroidery starts from ¥420 per letter.
Size: 41cm x 41 cm
Material: Cotton 50% & Hemp 50%
Made in Japan
Under the theme of “The one and only for the special someone,” Classics the Small Luxury is a brand specializing in order-made handkerchief of quality. The one shown above is called “Hikkomi Neko” where the embroidered cat looks like she is playing with the handkerchief and pulling threads out. Customize the handkerchief by placing an initial of that special someone or just your first name anywhere. We do recommend the cat holding on to a letter by its paw or the tail is pretty cute. Of course cat is not the only embroidery you can order. There are other animal designs as well as symbols available to choose from, making it the perfect gift for both cat lovers and haters.
Trump Cards “Cats of the World ¥945 (SOUVENIR FROM TOKYO)
Made in Germany.58mm x 90mm x 24mm
54 full set of trump cards with two joker cards included. Each card illustrates different breed of cats. Perfect for cat lovers and gamblers. Perhaps try to find your favorite kind of cat while gambling or it can even be used as a study card to memorize cat breeds!
Mizawa Atsuhiko's animal postcards Price: ¥294 each(PaperMint OnlineShop)
Left: brown cat Right: white cat Size: 140mm×110mm
Already known for his camphor-wood carvings of animals, Mizawa Atsuhiko presents here a series of postcards, featuring expressive hand-drawn animals. Their surprised, yet somehow natural expressions cause us to feel a sudden gush of affection. The cards themselves are cut to the shape of the face they represent,so not only are they for sending to that special someone, but we also
recommend their use as a striking interior decoration.
Steel Cat-shaped Paperclips by Muji
Muji introduces cat-shaped steel paperclips! Cute and extremely functional, these paperclips feature two distinct feline poses - the standing cat and the cat curled up in all a ball. How about naturally adding some fun and 'cat spirit' to your routine paperwork? Dog-shaped clips are also available.
The '2011 Cat Calendar' by United Bamboo Adam et Rope Online Shop
New York-based fashion label United Bamboo have released their 2011 Calendar. From over 100 cats that applied online, 12 lucky felines were selected and photographed in New York City after a competitive audition process. Based on the latest United Bamboo styles, new clothing patterns were specially hand-sewn to fit each cat. In this latest collection, you can see the look of pride in each cat's face - the manner of true runway models!
Meet Donna Wilson's Stuffed Toy Cats - Ginge and Mitten
Based on a kitten motif, Scotland-born artist Donna Wilson introduces two new stuffed creations - the cats 'Ginge' and 'Mitten'. Though inspired by the strange people and happenings that Donna has confronted in the real world, her cast of characters continue to develop in her fantastic imagination. Each work is lovingly handmade from Scottish lambswool. With their irregular forms and distinct expressions, Donna's stuffed creatures have a strange attraction that goes far beyond mere 'cuteness'.
'Ginge' the Kitten ¥8,400(TRICO)
Ginge loves kisses and cherry cola, but dislikes thunder and lightning.
'Mitten' the Kitten ¥8,400 (TRICO)
Witty and sneaky, Mitten likes playing 'hide and seek'. Mitten dislikes tomatoes.