Daruma is a armless, legless, and eyeless doll. It is made of chewed paper (張り子), weighted on the bottom so it always stand up, even when pushed. This has the meaning of standing up positively even if failing, and has the meaning of reaching the objective.
Moreover, the design such as pine, bamboo and plum are traditionally considered as symbols of happiness and always appears in congratulatory occasions. Cranes and turtles are given to the pattern of the face which implies that good fortune is from the old times till now.
The traditional color used to be red. But nowadays, there are many different kinds of color to refers to different aspect of fortunes. It's widely used for praying good luck for elections, exam or work. When they make a wish, they will draw an eye for the damura. Once the wish come true, they will draw another eye.
Moreover, the design such as pine, bamboo and plum are traditionally considered as symbols of happiness and always appears in congratulatory occasions. Cranes and turtles are given to the pattern of the face which implies that good fortune is from the old times till now.
The traditional color used to be red. But nowadays, there are many different kinds of color to refers to different aspect of fortunes. It's widely used for praying good luck for elections, exam or work. When they make a wish, they will draw an eye for the damura. Once the wish come true, they will draw another eye.
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