Daruma dolls

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Japanese traditional doll
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Zen_Buddhism
gptkbp:category amber
folk
gptkbp:color red
gptkbp:customs draw one eye when making a wish
draw second eye when wish is fulfilled
gptkbp:feature various sizes
blank eyes
weighted bottom
stylized face
kanji characters for 'fortune' or 'perseverance'
no arms or legs
facial hair resembling cranes and turtles
round shape
sometimes painted gold or white
sometimes used as talismans
gptkbp:festival gptkb:Daruma_Doll_Festival
gptkb:Daruma_Market
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Daruma dolls
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Bodhidharma
gptkbp:material papier-mâché
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:region gptkb:Takasaki
gptkbp:sells shrines
temples
gptkbp:symbolizes perseverance
good luck
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:New_Year
elections
business openings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Takasaki,_Gunma,_Japan
gptkb:Gunma
gptkb:Takasaki,_Japan
gptkb:Katsuo-ji
gptkb:Takasaki
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6