Paper Handcrafted & painted in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan by multi-generational master crafts family. Made with washi: local, authentic Japanese paper. 4.7" tall, perfect size for desk, shelf, or cabinet, featuring hand-painted kanji symbol. Used for goal setting, good luck charm, thank you or well wishes. Also supports local craftsmen & zen culture. Red daruma: good fortune & blessing "A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step." Daruma Dolls are traditional Japanese wish dolls that have helped people set goals, achieve dreams, and continually improve for millions of people since the 17th century. Ultimately, it's about perseverance and a symbol of a better tomorrow. They'll be bumps along the road and obsacles in the way, but as the Japanese say, "Nanakorobi yaoki." "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." You keep moving forward and that's what a Daruma doll represents: a better you than yesterday. How to use a Daruma doll: 1) Have a goal, dream, or something you want to achieve in the future. 2) Paint in one eye with a pen or marker. (Any eye is fine.) 3) When the goal, dream, event, or action is achieved, paint in the other eye! YOU DID IT! Are there any meaning to the colors? Generally, it's up to you to decide what the meanings are, however, there is a guideline: Red: Good luck. Fortune. Blessing. Gold: Success. Wealth. Prosperity. White: Pure. Elegant. Peace. Purple: Self-improvement. Enlighenment. New Person. Blue: Career Success. Achieving Status. Big Performer. Green: Health. Fitness. Wellness. Orange: Study Success. Achievement. Passing the Test. Pink: Love. Romance. Heart. Yellow: Protection. Security. Support Black: Prevention. Avoidance. Bodyguard. Proudly handcrafted in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan– the birthplace of Daruma dolls.