Sanrio Characters - Hello Kitty - Daruma - Purple (Usaburo Kokeshi)Hello Kitty · Usaburo Kokeshi

Usaburo Kokeshi presents Hello Kitty in a Daruma design, finished in a purple color variant. Standing at 30mm tall, this compact figure combines the world's most recognizable Sanrio character with the traditional Japanese daruma doll form. Hello Kitty, created by Sanrio in 1974, is a global pop culture icon known for her simple yet endearing design. The character has appeared across an enormous range of merchandise and media over the decades. Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese talismans of perseverance and good luck, modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. They are typically round, red, and hollow, with blank eyes that are filled in when a wish is made and then fulfilled. Usaburo Kokeshi's interpretation merges Hello Kitty's likeness with the rounded daruma silhouette. Usaburo Kokeshi, based in Ikaho, Japan, is celebrated for their kokeshi craftsmanship and character collaborations. This purple daruma variant is part of a color collection that includes pink, red, yellow, and blue versions. Each piece is made from Mizuki wood and carries the official Sanrio licensing, offering a distinctive collectible that bridges traditional Japanese craft with contemporary character culture.