Traditional Japanese Daruma 

-----Description-----

You cannot visit Japan without seeing countless lucky Daruma (達磨) dolls and little round red guys at temples and in many shops and homes.

They are also called Okiagari Koboshi or tumbler dolls. Because of their shape, if pushed or knocked, they spring back up, making them emblems of persistence, optimism, and determination.

Traditionally you have one Daruma doll in your home. They are eyeless when you purchase them. You make a wish and draw in one of the eyes. If the wish comes true, you draw in the other; if not, you wait. If you want, you can return to the temple at the end of the year and burn the doll.

This purification ritual lets the god of that temple know that you are not giving up the pursuit of your wish but are going to take another path to make it come true. Very cool.

-----Inscription-----

Right shoulder words: 無病息災- Good Health / Disease Free

Left shoulder words: 開運吉祥 - Good Luck

----- How to Use-----

(1) Draw or paint a pupil in one of your Daruma doll's blank eyes. This symbolizes the beginning of your dedication & commitment to reaching your GOAL.

(2) Then (and this is very important), place your Daruma somewhere visible in your home or workplace so that while he focuses on your objective, you're reminded to do the same. Once your goal is achieved, embody your accomplishment by drawing the pupil in your Daruma's other eye! Omedatou!

-----Material-----

Traditional Japanese Paper

-----Sizing-----

Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items.)

-----Condition-----

Please note that all the masks listed are old and have been used by Japanese people. This gives the items various weathering and imperfections. They are not perfect. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.

You will receive the item in the photo.

-----Shipping-----

***PLEASE NOTE: When ordering please include a contact telephone number for the courier shipping documents. We cannot ship without a telephone number. 

Shipped via Yamato Courier. Includes tracking number.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

-----Multiple Items / Combined Shipping-----

After checkout, if we can fit multiple items into a smaller box we will always refund shipping.

-----Returns-----

Returns are only accepted on items that have been damaged by Yamato Courier