Daruma Rare Item Hida Takayama Wood Carving Daruma 7cm Zelkova

Rare Hida Takayama One-Stroke Carving Daruma
Zelkova Wood Approx. 7cm

This is a very unique Daruma that combines the traditional Hida Takayama techniques of lathe turning and one-stroke carving.

With its charming, rounded form and low center of gravity, it's a playful item that can be enjoyed as an okiagari-koboshi (roly-poly toy).

Its greatest appeal is the mechanism that allows the eyes to move in and out.
When you press the eyes, they pop out, and when you push them back, the expression changes, featuring a delightful and amusing effect that will make you smile.

It also holds auspicious meaning as a lucky charm, embodying the wish for things to sprout and grow.

• Material: Zelkova wood
• Height: Approx. 7cm

This is a vintage item with a beautiful patina that comes with age.
As this is a vintage product, please review the photos before making your decision.

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Vintage Hida Takayama Carved Wooden Daruma – Interactive Eyes – 7 cm

A rare and playful Daruma crafted in Hida Takayama using traditional lathe-turning and hand-carving techniques.

Made from keyaki (zelkova wood), this piece has a charming rounded shape with a low center of gravity, functioning as a traditional okiagari (self-righting doll).

Its most distinctive feature is the movable eyes — they can pop out or be pressed back in, instantly changing the expression in a fun and surprising way.

A symbolic lucky charm representing growth and new beginnings.

• Material: Keyaki wood
• Height: approx. 7 cm

Please review photos carefully before purchase.