hand embroidered decorative thread balls - japanese temari - red ribbon wrap temari

Description

Temari is the ancient Japanese folk art of silk embroidered thread balls, originally made by noble women with silken threads pulled from old kimonos. Used originally for child's play, today the art of temari is becoming more popular around the world.

I hand-wrap each temari ball first with yarn, then thread, then stitch the traditional Japanese designs with silky cotton embroidery thread. The unique band around the center of this temari is called an "obi" after the sash worn around the waist of traditional Japanese kimonos!

This temari is a dainty 2.5 inches in diameter, wrapped in a pure white thread with wrapped bands of Christmas red and white, with glistening silver embroidery threads to bring added sparkle. This one is perfect for Christmas decorations and lightweight enough to hang from any Christmas tree. Stunning and beautiful to display anywhere!

Please note: I can attach a hanging thread if you desire one as these are lightweight ornaments, otherwise this is a unique art piece to display on a candle holder, tucked in a basket, or with a group of other temari.

Temari is shipped first class in a unique gift basket along with a brief history of temari.

Size: 2.5"
Weight: 0.75 oz.

Added on Nov 25, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
United States	$3.50 USD	$2.50 USD
Canada	$5.00 USD	$3.50 USD

Payment methods

• 
• Money Order

Got a question about this item?

• contact the seller
• view this shop's policies