The special feature of our Hagoita is their long, flowing sleeves, which are unique and not found in any other store.
They each have an elegant and luxurious finish achieved with advanced techniques to enhance their flow and make their features more prominent.
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【道成寺】
【藤娘】
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【浅妻】
【まり】
【道成寺】
【藤娘】
【藤娘】
【汐汲】
【浅妻】
Hagoita’s history
Since the 14th century, Hagoita have been used to play hanetsuki, a game similar to badminton, on New Year’s Day and as gifts to celebrate the new year.
From around this time, Hagoita were divided into the kinds used for playing hanetsuki and the ones used as decorations or for celebrations. Even today, Japan has a custom of giving girls Hagoita on their first New Year’s Day and decorating with them.
This is an old tradition to ward off evil and is intended to help girls grow up healthy and beautiful.
A Hagoita is a Girl’s Lucky Charm
The hard black ball part of the shuttlecock hit by a Hagoita is the seed of a large tree called a “mukuroji” which when converted into Japanese kanji characters can have the meaning of “child that doesn’t suffer”. In this way a hagoita has a meaning of ensuring a baby’s good health and safety.