I found Shang at one of Seattle's Renegade Crafts fair and was instantly drawn to these adorable little figures she had on display in the corner of her booth. Upon approaching them, Shang had a little card that described her motivations for creating these, and it was irresistibly heartwarming. Being no stranger to anxiety myself, I tend to gravitate towards tactile experiences to cope - the rounded end of the cat can be great for a smooth rubbing surface, while the pointed ears can be used for gentle pressure poking/tapping when I need them. The use of a black cat figure as a symbol of hope, Shang's craft is so well delivered in this small companion.