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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A super tag, just how I look this morning after a restless night, lol. Thank you for joining us at Tag Tuesday x
ReplyDeleteYour tag is class Wilma, made me smile instantly!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Tag Tuesday.
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So good to see you around again, Wilma. Thanks so much for joining us this week with your beautiful and quirky tag. Have a great week! Hugs, Valerie
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