Jizo statues are often used to represent children who have died (or in the case of Japan's extrodinary abortion rate, aborted fetuses). Women who have lost children or had abortions often dress the statues up in scarfs and little hats to keep them warm. Toys are often found around them too. This statue is modelling the latest in Jizo fashion...a stylish matching pink hat and scarf set made of the finest himalayan wool complete with yellow "kawaii" applique.