Background Information: Temari (literally translated “hand ball”) is a Japanese folk craft that is alleged to have originated in China and was introduced to Japan five or six hundred years ago. Traditionally, the balls were constructed from wrapped kimono fabric remnants and silk threads. They were made by mothers and grandmothers for children to play with. Nowadays, decorative embroidered temari represent a highly valued and cherished gift symbolizing friendship and loyalty. Recently I've wondered if your don't use traditional techniques whether you should call what you create "temari". That is an ongoing debate but today I share what I do to make a "non-traditional temari".... 1.I start with a polystrene ball ( traditionally the balls were wound silk scraps or other organic materials) and begin to wrap with approx 4 ply wool, turning the ball as I wrap. 2. I then wrap another layer of wool in a similar fashion , this time a 3 or 2 ...
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Hmm, I love pink, red.. though usually not together! And green... Gee, I'm so decisive!
ReplyDeleteGreat birthday gifts! I love turquoise and burnt orange combined, and also all shades of green.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Wilma.
ReplyDeletemy favorite colours are ocean colours - blue, aqua, turquoise!
yum!
I think your felt brooches are fabulous.
A very happy birthday to you... what a lovely giveway. My favourite colours at the moment are red and black put also am a fan of pink...
ReplyDeleteGood Luck everyone.
Micky
xxoo
I love that babushka bag wilma - lucky you.
ReplyDeleteI too love red, pink and black..
wow, lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteI love soft muted earthy tones... browns, greens, mauve, pink, aqua, greys... dusty colours..
Those are really gorgeous brooches in your pics! Love the leaf one!