Do you want to decorate your home with an original Japanese accessory or make a homemade gift for your friends? Master the ancient art of temari - decorative embroidery on balls. It is considered a national Japanese hobby. Although initially the technology was borrowed from the Chinese.
A little history
In China, temari was used for a game that was vaguely reminiscent of modern football. Having adopted an unusual idea, the sophisticated Japanese turned the leather “foot” ball into a “hand” ball and gave it an aesthetic appearance. Thus, balls made from old kimonos began to be decorated with embroidery using expensive silk and sometimes gold threads.
Gradually, temari turned into a game of Japanese aristocrats, and embroidery on balls became a real competition in creating complex patterns.
For many, temari produces an almost hypnotic effect. I want to look at the balls for a long time, tracing the path of the thread and trying to grasp the philosophy of the pattern. The products can be an exquisite interior decoration and even a talisman for good luck.
- Learn to create jewelry with Japanese flavor.
- Temari will become the “highlight” of any interior. They can be hung from a chandelier, used to decorate the entrance to a room or a mirror, and also used as original tiebacks for curtains.
- If you have the patience to embroider at least a dozen balls, you can decorate the New Year tree with them.
- A valuable handmade gift. In Japan, the gift of temari signifies devotion and sincere friendship. You can present a souvenir to your friends and family, revealing its symbolic meaning.
- In addition, it is believed that such toys bring good luck, happiness and prosperity. Why not check if it's true or false!
- Useful toy for children. If you have little ones, they will enjoy spending time with a temari ball. This toy attracts attention with bright colors, improves fine motor skills and introduces new tactile sensations.
Temari embroidery is a relaxing craft. You can do it at home in your free time, and even while traveling. It develops the eye and aesthetic taste.
6 tips for beginners
To ensure everything works out right the first time, we will present to your attention some practical tips.
Simple techniques
Start with simple patterns. For example, master techniques for intersecting geometric shapes. When making markings, divide the ball into 3-4 sectors (maximum number 16). The fewer there are, the simpler the drawing and the greater the chance that you will be able to finish what you started without being disappointed in this activity.
Volume effect. To make the ornament look convex, alternate threads of cold and warm shades. Warm colors (red, yellow, orange) are perceived as protruding, and cold colors (blue, indigo, etc.) - vice versa.
Japanese characters
You can emphasize the “nationality” of Temari by embroidering well-known Japanese symbols. This could be a crane (the personification of fidelity, love of freedom and longevity), a chrysanthemum (a symbol of the sun and the emblem of emperors), a turtle or a sakura branch.
You will definitely like the finished result. Any ball made using this technique looks truly exquisite.
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