— William Morris (1834–1896)
Temari are handmade thread-wrapped and embroidered spheres that were first created as toys for children; they originated in China and were later brought to Japan — possibly by Buddhist monks. Over time temari have evolved into a highly-prized, exquisite form of folk art.
Temari are symbols of deep friendship and loyalty, cherished as gifts for auspicious occasions — birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, the new year and other new beginnings; they're meaningful gifts for for any occasion, or "just because." Imbued with the spirit of the careful hand of the maker, they are wonderful as a source of inspiration or an object for meditation & contemplation.
$25 from this purchase will be loaned to an individual or group through Kiva.org, a non-profit organization that connects people around the world and facilitates micro-finance lending to help alleviate poverty and give low-income individuals and groups the opportunity to create their own livelihoods.
This "All the Details" temari has a black thread wrap with embroidery in purple, blue, lavender, and medium & light butter-yellow. The quote above by William Morris is handwritten and embedded in the core, along with 11 small brass rings that make a lovely subtle rattle when the temari is gently shaken. It features three striped bands that intersect in overlaid squares. You will receive the exact temari pictured: all Kumo Temari are one of a kind.
Diameter: 3.5 inches / 8.5 cm; weight: 3 ounces.
Shipped in the United States via USPS Priority Mail
Shipped internationally via USPS International First Class Mail
• Please note that I send packages 1–2 times a week.
There is a veritable plethora of information on the Shop Policies page about:
• temari history, tradition, and construction
• what's unique about Kumo Temari, and the use of quotations in them
• loaning through Kiva.org
• my history on Etsy
• policies for payment, shipping, gift shipping, expedited shipping, refunds, & more
Please take a look before making a purchase: www.etsy.com/shop/KumoTemari/policy
Praise for Kumo Temari:
• "My temari balls are beautiful, they showed up quickly, and I think the loan program is an awesome thing for you to participate in."
• "Exquisitely beautiful! It's impossible for me to comprehend how this is done with such precision."
To see more pictures of, and learn more about, this specific temari, please see this blog post: http://kumotemari.blogspot.com/2011/09/all-details.html
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