A hagoita (battledore) with a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, with gorgeous decorations. - Design: A doll wearing a traditional Japanese kimono - Colors: Red, black, gold, white - Decorations: Pictures of birds and flowers on a wooden hagoita Traditional hagoita with gorgeous design and colors. - Design: Traditional Japanese woman's hagoita design - Colors: Red, green, gold, black - Materials: Cloth, paper, gold leaf This is a hagoita, a traditional Japanese New Year's decoration. This is an ornamental hagoita made using a technique called "oshie," and it symbolizes a wish for the healthy growth of girls. Meaning and Origin of Hagoita ⭐️ Amulet for warding off evil and ensuring good health: The ball used in battledore and shuttlecock games is made from the seed of a plant called "mukuroji," which carries the wish "may the child be free from illness." Also, ⭐️ The action of hitting the shuttlecock back is said to be associated with "warding off (hane-kaesu) bad luck." Celebration of the First New Year: Since the Edo period, it has become customary to give a hagoita as a gift for a girl's first New Year (hatsu-shōgatsu). Days to Avoid: The 29th (considered a double hardship) and the 31st (considered a last-minute offering) are considered unlucky and are generally avoided. If disposing of it at home, it is recommended to wipe off any dirt, purify it with salt and sake, wrap it in white cloth or paper, and then discard it. Thank you for looking. Thank you for looking.