Temari Art - Japanese Thread Balls!
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Temari - the Art of Japanese Thread Balls.

Temari is a folk craft that began over a thousand years ago. It is traditionally given as a gift for good luck. From its humble beginnings as simple toy balls to amuse and entertain children, to the intricate ornaments and collectibles of today, Temari art in its many forms fascinates all who see it.

Grouping balls in a pretty bowl or hanging them from windows or shelves makes for a unique decorating focal point, and the puzzle of each ball's design will intrigue and fascinate your guests.

Temari opens up a whole new range of territory for crafters to explore. The spectacular end results belie the simplistic creation of each beautiful thread ball. You can create Temari!

 
 
 
 
Temari Tidbit:
The term Temari is defined as embroidering the surface of a ball. "Te" means hand and "Mari" means ball.

 


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