decorative ball - hand-embroidered thread ball - japanese temari - caramel latte coffee house temari with jingle bell

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Temari is the ancient Japanese folk art of silk embroidered thread balls, originally made by noble women with silken threads pulled from old kimonos.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 regarded around the world.

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

This temari is 3.75 inches in diameter, wrapped in warm taupe thread and layered with colors of a coffee house - cream, taupe, caramels, and mocha cotton embroidery thread. Stunning and beautiful to display anywhere! This temari also has the added surprise of a jingle bell, merrily and softly jangling along as you turn the ball in your hand.

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: 3.75 inches
weight: 2 oz.

Added on Nov 08, 2009

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United States	$3.50 USD	$2.50 USD
Canada	$5.00 USD	$3.50 USD

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