Sanuki Kagari Temari Embroidered Hand Balls

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Temari are colorful balls made of thread, embroidered with flower and animal motifs. In old Japan, temari were popular as toys for young women and girls. Today they are prized as home decorations. Each region has its own distinctive tradition, and the style known as Sanuki Kagari Temari has been practiced for over 1,000 years in Kagawa’s Takamatsu City. Its distinctive feature is the exclusive use of natural plant dyes to color the yarn. Traditionally about 140 vibrant hues are employed, and we see how temari artist Eiko Araki is making use of subtle color gradation to create beautiful temari.

[@thepagan5432]

Really beautiful and intricate patterns. These women are so skilled in use of colour and patterns that I could look at these balls for a long time and never be bored. First time ever seeing this craft, thank you 👍

[@ethandonohoe]

Some of the detail on these are insane.

[@bonnadowns524]

So amazing Artwork 💝❤️🌺

[@patricianesslrps]

Beautiful - I learnt of this craft several years ago from an American relative, she made the balls with polystyrene balls though.

[@CarolineReiT-n9d]

Love it . Finally I bought two from Mastsumoto

[@novelerashala]

Hermoso, hay que tener mucha paciencia. Todo un arte.

[@Panda-24]

Welp, now I'll start a collection of 25 temaris in the future.

[@MsCoralyang]

wow

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I'm interested 😍

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Nice

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