DARUMA(Red hissyou)

Daruma~

 

 

“Daruma” is a traditional Japanese tumbler doll representing Bodhidharma, who founded the Zen sect of Buddhism in the sixth century.

 

“Daruma”, representing Bodhidharma sitting in meditation, is made of paper-marche, limbless and typically painted in red. “Daruma” is made in various sizes, but typical size as large as a melon. It is weighted on the bottom, so it always recovers upright position whenever it is tumbled.

 

Nowadays “Daruma” is regarded more as a bringer of good luck. It is considered a symbol of perseverance and reaching the objective, as it always stands up positively.

 

“Daruma” fairs are held mostly at New Year’s time, and sold “Daruma” have no eyes painted on the face. The possessor usually puts in one eye and makes a wish, and at later stage, paints in the other eye of the doll when he has had his wish realized.

 

Colour

Red: Home safety, Good lcuek

Green: healthy, Talent blooming

Light Green: Sound health、Mind stability

Pink：The love accomplishment

Orange：The child accomplishment