Japanese Temari: A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft

With little more than a needle and colorful embroidery threads, Barbara Suess shows how to make beautiful Japanese temari—a folk craft dating back to the to the 12th century. Crafted from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos, temari balls evolved from playthings for children to an exquisite art form that delights all ages. Traditional temari incorporates centuries-old beloved patterns embroidered onto a simple handball. In Japanese Temari, Barbara Suess shares the secrets of ...