In Oriental mythology the cat has always been associated with freedom, mystery and unpredictability. The celebrated writer Rudyard Kipling, an expert in Indian art and history, described such a cat in his popular book The Cat Who Walked by Himself. The Hermitage boasts a fine collection of Indian ornaments which have cats as one of their major motifs. This Tom-Cat brooch is an original piece that will highlight your originality and add a dash of refinement to your look.