About Daimonya

For over 5 generations, Daimonya has provided good luck charms for people in Japan and all over the world. All Daimonya daruma dolls are handmade and handpainted by a master artisan. Every one is unique.

Meet The Artists

  • Sumikazu Nakata

    4th GENERATION DAIMONYA ARTIST

    As a historian and venerated craftsperson of daruma dolls, Sumikazu Nakata’s goal is to celebrate tradition and keep the arts moving forward.

  • Chihiro Natakata

    5th GENERATION DAIMONYA ARTIST

    The current headmaster of the Daimonya family, Chihiro Nakata pushes the artistry and worldwide recognition of daruma dolls.

Handcrafted in Takasaki, Japan— the birthplace of Daruma dolls

FAQs

  • A Daruma doll is a traditional Japanese good luck charm for making a wish or setting a goal.

  • Daruma dolls are constant reminders of what the Japanese call the ganbaru spirit or the ability to persevere.

  • First, have a goal or wish.
    Two, paint in any eye.
    Three, work towards the goal or wait for it to become true.
    Fourth, paint in the other eye.
    Fifth, CELEBRATE, you’ve done it!

  • Typically the meaning of colors is up to you. However, there have been some attempts to interpret the colors (this is only ONE interpretation):

    Red: Good luck & good fortune

    Gold: Wealth & financial success

    White: Purity & peace

    Purple: Self-improvement & enlightenment

    Blue: Performance & career success

    Pink: Love & romance

    Green: Health & wellness

    Orange: Study & learning success

    Yellow: Optimism & support

    Black: Prevention & bodyguard

    Silver: Sophistication & social status

    Unpainted: Create your own design & purpose

  • Daimonya USA currently serves the North American market through Amazon.