Flat Daruma

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Flat Daruma



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Flat Darumas win Japan Tourism Agency’s most fascinating souvenir

A souvenir made from plywood and cardboard called the KD Daruma (Knock-Down Daruma) won the most fascinating souvenir award given by the Japan Tourism Agency. The souvenir is a replica of the good luck talisman symbolizing the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism, Bodhidharma.



Three firms from Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture collaborated to produce the KD Daruma released by “occS”. The city is known to be the largest maker of daruma dolls and is the location of the “daruma temple” called Shorinzan. Daruma dolls are made from paper mache and painted a rich red, which are full of symbolisms despite its image as a toy. The KD Daruma uses flat pieces made by laser cutter to ensure the preciseness of the pieces.

- source : japandailypress.com


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