Okiagari-Koboshi literally means small priest standing. It is a traditional Japanese culbuto made of papier mache and designed in such a way to always return to the vertical position when tilted on the side. It symbolizes perseverance and resistance to adversity, echoing the Japanese proverb: "Seven times on the ground, eight times standing". Tradition has it that we buy a culbuto for each family member plus one, in the hope that the family is growing in the year. Dimensions: Height: 4.8 cm Composition: crepe paper and symbolic Washi paper: Perseverance & Resistance Manufacturing: Japan The opinion of the Kumo workshop: a tradition coming straight from the country of the rising sun! History: Momotaro is the main character of a Japanese children's tale. Once upon a time there was an old lady and an old gentleman who felt alone, because he could not have children. One day, they found a huge fishing that floated on the river. They took him into their house and fishing -Momo in Japanese - arose a strong and healthy baby: their wish had been raised. Momotaro grew up surrounded by love and he became a brave boy: he defeated the demons of the onigashima island and became a hero for all the inhabitants.