Hagoita are auspicious items given to girls on their first New Year's to pray for good health and ward off evil spirits. The "hane (羽根)" or "feather" is associated with "hane (跳ね) no keru" meaning "to repel" misfortune, and the ball used in the game (made from the seeds of the soapberry tree, mukuroji) symbolizes "mukanshi (無患子)," meaning "children will not suffer illness." They are generally displayed from mid-December to mid-January (Little New Year). They are characterized by their vibrant depictions of beautiful women and kabuki actors, and in modern times, they come in a variety of designs as interior decorations. Origin: The game originated from the court event "Maru-tsue (Giccho) Asobi" in the Heian period, and became a game for nobles in the Muromachi period. Meaning: The "feather" repels evil spirits, and the ball (mukuroji) represents "mukanshi (無患子)," meaning "children will grow up without illness," serving as a charm to pray for the healthy growth of girls. Edo Period: From the meaning of warding off evil spirits, they were adorned with pictures of beautiful women and kabuki actors, and developed as decorative items. Display Period and Timing Timing of Gifting: It is common to give them around mid-December, coinciding with the baby's first New Year's, usually from the maternal grandparents. Display Period: The guideline is from mid-December to around January 15th (Little New Year). After the New Year, there is also a custom of burning them together in a bonfire (Dondo-yaki). Notes: Nowadays, there are no strict rules regarding the period, and it is possible to enjoy them until late January or display them year-round. Size: Top board 23cm, Total length 60cm This is an old item. Please take a good look at the images. Thank you.