A vintage set of Yamanaka Daruma Dolls. Hand crafted traditional talisman from Yamanaka Onsen, located in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Yamanaka is renowned for its lacquerware and fine woodcrafts, and this Daruma reflects that artisanal heritage.
Each doll is egg-shaped and crafted from wood, with a smooth surface. The set features a warm red base color, characteristic of Daruma figures. Each face is hand-painted with expressive brush strokes. The figures are adorned with simple white lines representing robes, and the minimalist aesthetic reflects the Japanese appreciation for subtle beauty. Daruma dolls represent Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, and are often used as a talisman for goal setting and perseverance. In Yamanaka, these figures may also reflect local artistic sensibilities, blending humor, humanity, and tradition.
