{"product_id":"nippon-kodo-daruma-doll-red-strength","title":"Nippon Kodo Daruma Doll - Red (Strength)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a wish? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA daruma is a traditional Japanese wishing doll, often used as a lucky charm because it's believed to make any wish come true. It's a cultural artifact that's been around for hundreds of years, but is still popular and loved to this day in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature version stands at 2 inches tall and is easy to carry around in your bag or purse, or to display on your desk.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill in the left eye by drawing in a round eyeball in the center of the white circle with a marker while making a wish or setting a goal (you can also use choose to use the enclosed eyeball sticker instead. *Pictured tweezers are not included*). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen, fill in the right eye after your wish comes true, or your goal has been achieved. A daruma with both eyes filled in is a proof of achievement and gratitude, and can also be used as a talisman in the house. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of each daruma can have symbolic meanings and can represent the category of your wish: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed: Gives strength, energy, improves physical health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: Brings success and luck with finances. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow: Enhances focus, brings in positivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen: Relieves stress, improves mental \u0026amp; physical health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink: Helps with mental healing, positivity in romance and love. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple: Helps call forth creativity or inspiration. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue: Promotes calmness, helps build trust and reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite: Hope, helps with problem solving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make great gifts for new businesses, graduations, get-well, etc!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these are hand-painted, each face and expression may differ. Feel free to draw a different expression on your daruma. You can also write messages on them, or words of encouragement with a marker. The point is to have fun with them!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe daruma is designed as a \u003cem\u003eokiagari-koboshi,\u003c\/em\u003e which means even if you knock it down, it will get right back up. This symbolizes resilience and strength - the Buddhist principle of \u003cem\u003eNanakorobi Yaoki\u003c\/em\u003e, which means falling down seven times, but getting up eight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is an \u003cem\u003eomikuji\u003c\/em\u003e, a printed fortune slip that is included with each daruma. Read the message inside the small red box for your fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood luck, and may your dreams and wishes come true!\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout Happy Daruma Kobo \/ Crista Incorporated: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nt_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eTheir first store, Happy Daruma Kobo, is located right next to Nishiarai Daishi Sojiji Temple in Adachi-ku, Tokyo. The store, which includes a studio, a store and a workshop, is lined with colorful, freshly painted daruma dolls. Each daruma doll is carefully hand-crafted one by one. These daruma dolls first started with the concept of a good luck charm that works like a \"baton of happiness\", bringing happiness and fortune to people.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Handmade in Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Eyeball stickers enclosed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Fortune slip enclosed \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Water-resistant water-based paint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Antibacterial and antifungal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Pictured tweezers are not included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* No two handmade pieces will be alike. The beauty of hand crafting is that each piece has its own character and charm. They will be uniq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Nippon Kodo, Japan's incense house since 1575 - traditional charms and small blessings. Imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nippon Kodo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506644930614,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/6787\/3078\/files\/eye-img-daruma-90040-red-02.jpg?v=1780647129","url":"https:\/\/catdyy-p0.myshopify.com\/products\/nippon-kodo-daruma-doll-red-strength","provider":"KOHGANE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}