Vintage 9″ Hime Daruma Roly‑Poly Wedding Doll - Princess Daruma in Glass Dome

Vintage 9″ Hime Daruma Roly‑Poly Wedding Doll Description Make a unique cultural statement with this vintage Hime Daruma, a charming “Princess Daruma” roly-poly doll standing approximately 9 inches tall, beautifully displayed in a fitted glass dome on a wooden base. Features: 100% Authentic Features a delicate, hand-painted white bisque face, black-pupiled eyes and red lips, framed hair. The body is wrapped in rich orange brocade fabric and adorned with a decorative cord and tassel. A weighted base ensures gentle rocking and self-righting motion, true to classic Daruma tradition Cultural Significance: Originating from Matsuyama, Shikoku, Hime Daruma dolls are popular wedding and childbirth gifts believed to bring health, resilience, and recovery Inspired by Empress Jingū's legend at Dōgo Onsen, who prayed for a safe childbirth by dedicating such a doll, this craft is steeped in tradition The roly-poly design promotes Nanakorobi-yaoki (“seven times down, eight times up”), symbolizing perseverance and good luck .