The daruma is a cultural New Year’s icon. This armless, legless folk toy represents Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from India, who was committed to achieving enlightenment through meditation. It is said he lost the use of his legs and arms after sitting cross-legged for over nine years.
Traditional dolls, also known as “roly-poly” dolls have a weighted bottom and always return to their upright position. They have become the symbol of perseverance & overcoming hardship. Hence the Japanese phrase “Nana korobi yaoki” written on the teeshirt – translates to “fall down 7 times, get up 8.”
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