JCRAFTS.com Top (Japanese Crafts) > Shop List Takasaki DARUMA

Three hundred years ago, the Daruma Temple was founded by the Zen Priest Shinetsu at Mt. Shorinzan of Takasaki. He drew the image of a sitting, meditating Daruma as a symbol of good fortune, and it was enshrined in the temple. The 9th Shrine Keeper, Tougaku Oshio, carved the image of the Daruma into wood, set it with Japanese paper, and gave it to local farmers. The Daruma were sold at the Doyama Seven Spring Flowers Festival. This is the beginning of Daruma. The eyebrows represent a crane, and the beard represents a turtle. The red color brings happiness and good fortune to a household, and it is enjoyed as an omen of good fortune by many people. For the Daruma of Good Fortune, when you have a wish you want to come true paint in one of the eyes. If the wish is granted, paint in the other eye. As a symbol to keep by your side, the Daruma of Good Fortune is sure to be of great use.

The Surefire Victory Daruma is currently an indispensable item in elections. For those who want to win those important deciding battles. As the name says, this is a Daruma for storing cash. Used by many in situations such as the final preparations for a wedding. With the Wish For Better Fortunes... Customize with a name or room number.

Red (Fortune Daruma) : Safety At Home White (Scholar Daruma) : Success In Studies Blue (Aspiration Daruma) : Personal Success and Achievement Yellow (Gold Daruma) : Good Fortune Long Life Green (Green Leaf Daruma) : Increased Vitality Gold (Gold Orb Daruma) : Increased Fortune Green (Green Leaf Daruma) : Increased Vitality Black (Black Daruma) : Successful Year Orange (Orange Daruma) : Prayer For School Success Pink (Peach Daruma) : Love - Marriage Proposal Cute Daruma that's approx. 4.8cm tall. Recommended as an interior present.

*This is a hand-made item. Please note and understand that the face of Daruma doll and words may vary from the image photo.

The Fortune Daruma is also called the Make A Wish Daruma. Think of something you want, and write in one of the Daruma eyes. More than just a simple ornament or folklore, it is a symbol of a turning point in people's lives, and plays a large part. 1） First, on a good day (lucky day, good business day, day of victory) draw in the Daruma's left eye (on the observer's right) with black ink, and make a prayer. Then enshrine it in a household shrine or alcove. 2） Then, after your wish has been fulfilled, fill in the other eye with black ink to complete the spiritual enlightenment. After you have kept the Daruma for one year, please burn it at a temple or shrine. Business Prosperity Home Safety Traffic Safety Prayer For School Success Academic Success No Illnesses or Injury Successful Year Good Fortune Long Life Fire Prevention Personal Achievement Safe Birth Election Success

1）With your wishes… Please draw in the left eye (on the observer's right). 2) When you wish has been fulfilled… Please draw in the remaining eye.

Customization Option * [Belly] Up to 10 words * [Belly] Size 20, More than 11 words * [Belly] Size 30, More than 11words * [Rear part] The above is only a small example. There is a limit on amount of letters based on the Daruma size. Once you have confirmed the size and letter display, please contact us by email. info_en@jcrafts.com *For those who wish to take advantage of name customization, when ordering Daruma, please purchase it together with the separate letter customization option. Size Height width Depth Lettering (Guide) 0.5 9 7.8 8 － 1 11 10 9 ２ max 1.5 14 12.5 11 ２ max 2 17 16 13 ２ max 2.5 19 17.5 16 ３ max 3 23 21.5 19 ３ max 4 26 24 21 ４ max 5 28 26.5 23 ５ max 7 30 29 24 ５ max 8 33 30 26 ５ max 10 38 35 30 ６ max 13 43 38 33 ６ max 15 46 43 37 ７ max 20 53 48 40 ７ max 30 58 56 47 ８ max 35 60 54 48 ８ max 40 65 61 53 ８ max (cm) *Lettering on the Belly Within 10 Letters FREE     Within No. 20 No. 30 And Above 11 - 20 Letters 1,500JPY 11 - 20 Letters 2,500 JPY 21 - 30 Letters 2,500JPY 21 - 30 Letters 3,500 JPY 31 - 40 Letters 3,500JPY 31 - 40 Letters 4,500 JPY (Roman Letters, Vertical and Horizontal Kanji Available. Engraving is possible on the Name Customized Daruma, The Red and White Daruma, and the Piggy Bank Daruma. Other Daruma have fixed lettering.) *Back Lettering Within 10 Letters Extra 1,500 JPY Within 20 Letters Extra 2,500 JPY Within 30 Letters Extra 3,500 JPY (Roman Letters, Vertical and Horizontal Kanji Available. Not possible with Color Daruma, Hanshin Tigers Daruma)