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

Usaburo Kokeshi reimagines Sanrio's iconic Hello Kitty in the form of a traditional Japanese daruma doll with this red-colored edition. Measuring approximately 30mm in height, this charming piece blends kawaii culture with classic Japanese craftsmanship. Hello Kitty is one of Sanrio's most recognizable characters, beloved worldwide for her simple yet endearing design. Usaburo Kokeshi is a distinguished kokeshi doll maker based in Ikaho, Japan, with a rich heritage in wooden doll production. Their workshop has been featured in media, including NHK coverage highlighting the blade tools essential to kokeshi crafting. The daruma form represents perseverance and good fortune in Japanese tradition, making this fusion with Hello Kitty a meaningful cultural crossover. This prepainted figure was released in January 2019 and is crafted from mizuki, a type of wood commonly used in kokeshi production. It weighs approximately 10g and carries the product number SR-02-6.