Japanese Traditional Badminton Hagoita Fuji Musume Hanetsuki Padded Paddle Geisha Japan Mingei Folk Craft 16.5 inch Long
Size : 5 1/4 inch wide x 16 1/2 inch long
The hagoita originated in China and was brought over to Japan during the Muromachi period. At first, it was only used as a toy, or as equipment to play hanetsuki (a badminton-like game), but it gradually became an article to drive away evil spirits, and later became a charm given to women on oshogatsu (new year's day).