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Red Daruma Art Pin
£10.00
- This Red Daruma enamel pin is made in the UK and measures 25mm x 25mm.
- Are you studying for a JLPT or IELTS exam? Or, maybe you’re hoping for a personal best in a race? Whatever your goal, a daruma can help keep you motivated.
Description
Why are the eyes blank?
The daruma (だるま) is a traditional, handmade Japanese doll full of centuries-old symbolism associated with perseverance and never giving up. Sold with two blank eyes, the first eye is drawn in when a goal is set, and the second eye is drawn in when the goal is achieved.
With a permanent ink pen, draw directly on this pin to set your goal and wear it as a reminder of what you want to achieve. Once you’ve succeeded in meeting your goal and the second eye is filled in, you can continue to wear the pin with pride!
Geri Draws
Hello, everyone! My name is Geri Coady—I’m an illustrator and designer with a passion for Japanese travel, food, and culture. Seven years ago I worked as an art director in a Canadian advertising agency, but for the past six years I’ve been working as a freelance illustrator in Nottingham, England, with clients located around the globe.
My other interests include photography, coffee culture, and running. I study Japanese daily to work toward my goal of being fluent. In February of 2017, I appeared in the TV Tokyo program 「世界！ニッポン行きたい人応援団」also known as “Who Wants to Come to Japan?” in English. You can read more about my experience filming for Japanese TV on my blog post.
Shipping Policy
Handling Time
We aim to ship out your order within 3-5 working days of purchase
Shipping Transit Times per region
UK: 1-3 working days
US: 7-14 working days
EU: 5-10 working days
Rest of the World: 7-14 working days
UK Deliveries
Items are sent via Royal Mail 1st class in the UK. Shipping prices are calculated during the checkout process. Orders over £50 are sent via recorded delivery.
Shipped internationally from Nottingham, United Kingdom. Shipping prices are calculated during the checkout process.
International Deliveries
Items shipped outside the UK are sent via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail. No tracking codes are available for this service.
Depending on your location, items can sometimes take up to 21 working days to arrive (including Japan, Australia and the USA), however, it's generally around 5-7 working days.
Shipping Rates per region
UK
Accessories - £1.75
A3 Prints - £3.75
A4 Prints- £1.75
US
Accessories - £4.26
A3 Prints - £16
A4 Prints - £6
EU
Accessories - £4.25
A3 Prints - £10
A4 Prints - £6
Rest of the World
Accessories - £4.25
A3 Prints - £10
A4 Prints - £6
Cancellation / Return / Exchange Policy
Returns
You can return your product within 28 days of receipt and you will give a full refund. The item must return to me in its original saleable condition (please note that my wrapped print packs must not be opened). The customer is responsible for the shipping and additional postage charges.
Please contact us before you send your item back.
If your item is damaged on arrival, please let us know by email and then send it back to me within 14 days of the delivery date. Once received, you will be sent a new one. In this instance, return postage will be refunded to you.
Exchanges
If you want to swap your product for a different design (same price value), please contact us.
Local Duties and Taxes
We can not take responsibility for any import taxes and duties related to your country.
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