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Daruma Doll

Daruma Doll

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The Daruma is a doll sold with white eyes. When a goal is set the left eye is colored in, and the right eye will be filled after the goal has been achieved. It's a great ceremony for teams that want to achieve a common goal. This particular Daruma is actually made of papier-mâché.

Tenugui

Tenugui

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A tenugui is a thin Japanese cotton towel that can be used to wrap a gift, as a headband, to dry things or just for decoration in a frame. Choosing among the thousands of different patterns is part of the fun of selecting your own personal tenugui.

Wagasa : The Authentic Japanese Umbrella

Wagasa : The Authentic Japanese Umbrella

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Wagasa traditional Kyoto umbrellas are known for their simplicity, delicate beauty and exceptional mechanical precision. Made of bamboo and lacquered paper, they protect from rain or sun, but are also very popular decorative elements.

Hand Fans

Hand Fans

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Hand Fans are an important symbol in Japan, with a long history of usage by warriors, nobles and geisha. Nowadays fans made of paper, silk or fabric and are popular gifts and accessories in the summer.

Warosoku Candles

Warosoku Candles

Warosoku candles have been known in Japan since around 1650. The wax comes from the hazenoki tree, and the wick is made of traditional Japanese paper. They burn at lower temperature than Western candles, and provide a warm and peaceful light.

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