Yin Yang Cats Ornament

Yin and yang is a concept from ancient Chinese philosophy describing how seemingly opposite forces are actually interconnected and interdependent in the natural world. It's often represented by the Taijitu symbol, the familiar circle divided into black and white swirls, each with a dot of the opposite color. This symbol illustrates that within each principle lies the seed of its opposite, and they are in constant interplay and balance with each other.

I made cat versions of the Yin Yang symbol, because I have both black cats and white ones. Instead of a dot, they have two eyes made of tiny gems of the opposite colour. Their little noses and mouths are made of twisted wire.

When deciding which way to hang them, I checked pictures on the internet, and it was inconclusive. Some sites say there is a hidden meaning based on the orientation of the colours. So I made 3 different ones!

Each piece is assembled inside a metal ring, giving it extra strength and stability.

Two small rings are soldered to it and hold a dainty but strong metal chain, to hang your Yin Yang Cats where you wish.

Diameter 10cm