Takasaki Daruma Size Bringing Good Business and A Cute Daruma Doll That Looks Like Something Out of a Picture Miniature Popular Japanese Doll, 2,

This is a size 2 Takasaki Daruma doll, featuring the characters "福入" (meaning "bringing in good fortune") on its arms. A lucky charm to pray for financial prosperity. A cute Daruma doll that looks like it came straight out of a picture book. This is a mini size available exclusively through mail order. 11cm x 10cm x 9cm The size is a cute and unobtrusive 11 x 10 x 9 cm. As a guardian deity for household safety and other purposes, and also symbolizing resilience and perseverance, the lucky daruma is also known as a wish-granting daruma, and it's customary to paint in its eyes while making a wish. Paint in the left eye while making a wish, and then paint in the right eye when your wish is granted, thus opening the daruma's eyes. Golden daruma are said to bring "business prosperity, good fortune, and career advancement." Takasaki daruma are traditional handmade daruma dolls made in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Daruma are known as lucky charms that bring good fortune and are especially displayed during the New Year's season. Takasaki daruma are known for their distinctive design. Typically, they have eyes painted on their faces and are characterized by large, thick eyebrows. You can also write wishes and goals on the daruma's body. While traditional daruma are generally red and white, there are many variations in design. In Takasaki City, the "Takasaki Daruma Market" is held every January, where many daruma dolls are sold, and various events and activities take place. As a local traditional craft, Takasaki daruma dolls are also known as a tourist attraction.