{"product_id":"ft259-daruma-doll-from-miidera-temple-三井寺","title":"FT259 - Daruma doll from Miidera Temple 三井寺","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand-painted Daruma doll from Miidera Temple (三井寺), a historic Buddhist temple located in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, near Lake Biwa. Daruma dolls, modeled after the monk Bodhidharma, are traditional Japanese talismans of perseverance and good luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in vibrant red with bold black and white brushwork, this Daruma bears a determined expression and the character 福 (fuku) on the front, symbolizing “good fortune” or “blessings.” On the back, the name 三井寺 is inscribed, marking its origin from the temple itself. Miidera, officially known as Onjo-ji, is renowned for its long history, beautiful gardens, and significant role in the Tendai Buddhist tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming Daruma not only serves as a symbol of resilience—embodying the famous Japanese saying \"Nanakorobi yaoki\" (七転び八起き), or \"fall down seven times, get up eight\"—but also makes for a meaningful keepsake or gift linked to a sacred site in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3 x 3 x 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55877442502987,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_ebf80ba5-99dd-470e-a006-8622a47430d7.jpg?v=1762811986","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft259-daruma-doll-from-miidera-temple-%e4%b8%89%e4%ba%95%e5%af%ba","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}