Waiting on the eaves for thousands of years, let's learn about the past and present of the "tile cat（Wamao）"

Encounter with Tile Cat（Wamao）: A Cultural Journey from Strangeness to Heartbeat

I never thought that a small ceramic cat could make me so deeply moved by Chinese traditional culture. And it all started with an accidental encounter with Wamao.

In a quiet town in Yunnan, I looked up and saw a unique ceramic cat on the roof. At that time, I didn't know its name and meaning, but I felt that its eyes were deep and its expression was majestic, as if it was guarding this land.

First acquaintance with the Wamao, the mysterious roof guardian:

During a dinner with villagers, I asked about the origin of this roof decoration with doubts. The villagers smiled and told me: "This is the Wamao, which is usually placed on the roof of the tile house. It has round eyes and a big mouth. It looks neither like a cat nor a tiger, and has a unique shape. It is the 'home guardian beast' here! It has the meaning of exorcising evil spirits, avoiding disasters, eliminating misfortunes, and bringing good luck. They are usually placed on the roof, symbolizing home peace and family harmony."

Legend has it that there was a nine-headed monster who needed to eat the hearts and lungs of a thousand people to practice. When he was about to eat the thousandth person, many cats raised by the owner fled to the roof, and the monster was scared away by the smell of cats. From then on, people regarded cats as beasts that exorcise evil spirits and avoid disasters.

The perfect fusion of tradition and fashion:

With the changes of the times, the shape and function of Wamao are also constantly evolving. Today, many Wamao are made into ornaments and accessories, integrated into modern homes and lives, and become a cultural symbol loved by young people. This traditional architectural element gradually walked down the eaves and entered people's daily lives, showing a unique artistic charm.

Each Wamao is handmade. Craftsmen use traditional pottery techniques to skillfully combine clay and art. Whether it is exquisite details or bright colors, Wamao show the ultimate aesthetics of traditional Chinese pottery. Its expression, posture, and eyes seem to be able to travel through time and space in an instant, bringing you the ancient cultural atmosphere.

Let the Wamao protect your home!