Traditional Red Daruma

What are the objects associated with this Daruma?

• His arms and legs: legend claims his nine-year meditation was so intense that he never moved, leading to them falling off
• A tortoise representing 10,000 years of longevity
• A crane symbolizing longevity as well
• The flames: once your goal is reached you can burn the Daruma in a shrine, it is the end of its life

Is this an original artwork or traditional design?

• It is an original artwork, we have created every single detail to make it unique
• It is of course inspired by all the Daruma we have met during our travels :)

What do the facial hair patterns represent?

• The moustache is said to be shaped as the tortoise shell
• The eyebrows are shaped to recall the crane

Why this red color?

• The red color symbolizes good luck or good fortune
• It is also said that it is because of the red robe of Bodhidharma

What does the Japanese character mean?

• The most frequently used kanji painted on Daruma dolls' bellies. It commonly appears as "福入" (Fukuiri) which translates to "fortune contained within" or "luck brought in"
• This golden kanji serves as a visual blessing, representing the idea that the Daruma itself holds good fortune ready to be released when your goal is achieved

What is a daruma?

• A daruma is a rounded papier-mâché figure modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism
• In Japanese culture, this doll serves as a lucky charm, where one eye is colored in when setting a goal, and the other when the goal is achieved
• It stands as a symbol embodying persistence and resilience

Why are there four objects beneath each daruma?

• Each of the four objects reflects an essential trait, memory, or treasured aspect of the daruma's character
• These objects give a quick glimpse into its identity and its story

What is the story behind this series?

• This series respects the traditional daruma look
• We wanted to give it an intense and piercing gaze, and strangely it makes you want to stare at it
• We introduce pop-culture variations to make the daruma playful while preserving its deeper significance
• We like to think that the collection could serve as a cultural bridge, inviting anime and pop culture fans to explore Japanese daruma's rich history and spiritual meaning

How are the objects chosen?

• We pick objects that express the unique personality of each character
• When we see these objects, we should instantaneously guess who the daruma is
• They also reflect our personal bond with the characters, so maybe your objects could be slightly different (then let us know)

What special touches did we add to this series?

• The 30×40cm poster sacrifices our logo for pure design harmony, we chose art over branding :)
• The eyebrows are shaped like cranes (more hidden symbols can be discovered on the Classical Daruma page)
• We crafted a special texture throughout the design that echoes the traditional papier-mâché feel of real daruma dolls

🖼️What paper do we use for our posters?

• Our posters are printed on premium matte paper with 200 gsm (80 lb weight, 0.26 mm thickness)
• This thick, high-quality paper provides excellent durability while remaining flexible for safe tube shipping

🌫️Why do we choose matte paper?

• The matte poster paper offers a texture that we really appreciate, it gains depth and makes our designs stand out
• The matte finish also eliminates glare and fingerprints, making it perfect for any lighting condition

🖨️How do we ensure sharp print quality?

• We guarantee incredibly sharp poster prints at all sizes
• Our professional printing process ensures every detail is captured perfectly with crisp lines and vibrant colors
• Our large format poster printing (70x100 cm / 28x40") is always our reference as it is the best to showcase all the details of our designs

🌱What makes our printing eco-friendly?

• All our posters use FSC-certified paper sourced from sustainably managed forests
• Our sustainable poster printing on demand process can avoid overproduction or waste and allow us to make a poster just for you
• You can enjoy beautiful wall art while supporting environmentally responsible printing practices

Processing Time

All orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days after receiving your order confirmation email.

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We offer simple flat rate with free shipping over 100 € / $100

• Europe: 5.99 €
• United States: $5.99
• Rest of the world: 8.99 €

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• Rest of the world: 9–20 business days (feel free to contact us for a more precise timeframe depending on your country; we’ll also keep you updated as soon as possible)