{"product_id":"antique-japanese-hagoita-paddle-with-sumo-wrestling-rabbits","title":"Antique Japanese Hagoita paddle with Sumo wrestling rabbits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely antique early 20th Century Hagoita featuring sumo wrestling rabbits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rabbits are from stuffed and embroidered cotton and apply to the kiri wood paddle. The Red fan and the twisted rope ring further emphasising the sumo reference here.\u003cbr\u003eOn the back of the paddle is a subtle painting of plum blossoms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagoita is the paddle used to play a popular game on New Years called Hanetsuki. Where typically girls would hit a seed with tail feathers (called a hane) to each other using the Hagoita paddles. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts a game not unlike badminton, only without the net. Hagoita paddles can often be very decorative with some later versions being sold only for display and not really for use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful old example that has been well used. When you hold it up to the light you can see the little round impressions from where it has hit the seed ball. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an old piece that was used as a bat, it is in fair condition. The rabbits themselves have a little fraying but minimal. The red fan has some deterioration to the top and there is some water staining around the fan. Even with these condition issues it is a very charming piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound in Osaka on our recent trip in May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 38cm long x 13.5cm wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54906339655985,"sku":"KH0102","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Hagoita_Paddle_rabbits-1.jpg?v=1783761714","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-hagoita-paddle-with-sumo-wrestling-rabbits","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}