Takasaki Daruma 2

The face of the Daruma is decorated by two auspicious animals. The thick eyebrows are drawn in the shape of cranes and the beard as turtles. One of the Daruma’s special features is the gold writing down both sides of the face that states the owner’s wish for prosperity in business, safety in the household, or achieving a certain goal. The Daruma is often also called the engi (auspicious) or fuku (lucky) Daruma.