A black cat sits upright on an open book, front paws resting on the gold-lit pages, tail curled up behind. A small gem sits on its brow between the ears, and a gold pendant with an amber center hangs at its chest. The eyes are bright yellow and every whisker is drawn as a thin gold line.
Behind it a gold sunburst mandala fills the disc, ringed with fine scrollwork. Out of both sides grow tall feathered fronds in magenta, teal and green, more peacock than plant, each one tipped with a jewel. The border is heavy gold set with round cabochons, and a row of purple and turquoise orbs runs along the bottom under the book. Loud color, held steady by the symmetry.
Hang it above a reading chair, over the shelf where the tarot decks live, or on the wall behind an altar. Nothing about it is seasonal, so it stays up all year. Pre-drilled holes make it a one-hook job.
Material: aluminium sign, fade-resistant for indoor or covered outdoor use
Sizes: 8x8 inches and 12x12 inches
Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth
Note: the raised, carved look is printed onto a flat panel
The Black Cat leads the design as an archetype of mystery, independence and familiar lore. Other gothic or seasonal details build atmosphere around that central character.
