Need some luck? A little push to achieve your goals?
Look no further than the Japanese Daruma - in postcard format!
In Japan, it's customary to send New Year's postcards, not Christmas cards. The Daruma doll is a representation of the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, and is normally made of papier-mâché and sold at temples. The Bodhidharma is said to have brought Buddhism from India to East Asia. The legend goes that he did nothing but meditate non-stop, in the same spot, for nine years, which led to his arms and legs falling off. Despite his angry expression, the Daruma is a Good Luck symbol. Traditionally, Daruma are supplied without pupils drawn on. The idea is that you draw on one pupil when you first set your goal or intention, and once that goal or intention has been realised, you draw in the other pupil!
These postcards can come either pupil-less, or with pupils. That's up to you! (see drop-down menu). There are four colours: red (strength), green (health), pink (love), or yellow (protection).
These are high-quality A6 (ish) postcards made of thick GF Smith paper and printed with vivid pigment ink. The print is taken from an original design made with scissors and paper and then digitized. The pupil-less postcards include instructions on how to use printed on the back.
Put the daruma somewhere prominent, somewhere you or your recipient will see it every day. This will remind you of your goals on a daily basis and keep you on track!
The daruma will also soon be available as a hangable decoration.
©Genki Club/Rosalind Jane
