Japanese Traditional Lucky Daruma Doll
$18
A traditional Japanese talisman embodying perseverance and good fortune, crafted by hand from classic paper mache.
The Daruma doll is an iconic Japanese lucky charm inspired by the proverb Nana-korobi Ya-oki ("Fall down seven times, stand up eight"), symbolizing resilience and the determination to achieve one's dreams. Traditionally, you paint in the Daruma’s left eye while making a heartfelt wish or setting a meaningful goal. Once your goal is reached or wish fulfilled, you paint in the right eye in celebration and gratitude.
Finished with expressive hand-painted details and gold-accented embellishments, each color carries its own special blessing:
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Red: Good Luck & Fortune — Invites general prosperity, positive energy, and protection.
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White: Goal Achievement — Encourages focus, academic success, and fulfillment of ambitions.
Sized comfortably at approximately 65 × 55 × 55 mm, it fits effortlessly on desks, shelves, or entryways, bringing charming Japanese aesthetic and positive motivation into any living or work space.
Origin | Made in Japan
Material | Paper Mache (Paper, clay)
Color Options | Red (Good Luck & Fortune), White (Goal Achievement)
Dimensions | Approx. W 55 × D 55 × H 65 mm
Product Highlights & Care:
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Traditional Goal Setting: Paint in the left eye when making a wish, and complete the right eye when your goal is achieved.
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Handcrafted Character: Each piece is individually crafted and painted by hand; subtle variations in shape, weight, facial expression, and brushstrokes are natural characteristics of authentic Japanese folk crafts.
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Care Instructions: Made of delicate paper mache; handle with care, keep dry, and avoid exposure to moisture, strong impacts, or heavy pressure.
How to draw eyes？
It is said that painting the left eye of a Daruma doll first when you are making a wish. Drawing eyes signifies “opening of a Daruma doll’s mind’s eye”. To paint Daruma’s eyes is to put its soul into it. Daruma will fight for your wish to get the pupil on the right eye. So, when you wish come true, don't forget to paint the other eye for Daruma!
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