Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 17, 2024 · Japanese women are keeping the tradition of temari decorative balls going, one stitch at a time. Often taking months to craft by hand, the temari become treasured heirlooms, filled with prayers for health and goodness.(AP video by Ayaka McGill)
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 17, 2024 · At the center of the circle is Eiko Araki, a master of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku.
Dedicated artists keep Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 22, 2024 · Each ball — known as a "temari" ball — is a work of art, with colorful geometric patterns carrying poetic names like "firefly flowers" and "layered stars." A temari ball takes weeks or months ...
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 17, 2024 · Various shades of cotton thread used for making the Japanese traditional craft of Sanuki Kagari Temari are stored in shelves in Kawaramachi, Kagawa prefecture, Japan, on Sept. 5, 2024.
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan’s ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 17, 2024 · These days, temari is getting some new recognition, among Japanese and foreigners as well. Caroline Kennedy took lessons in the ball-making when she was United States ambassador to Japan a decade...
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan’s ancient craft of temari
Sep 16, 2024 · At the center of the circle is Eiko Araki, a master of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku.
Video. Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Video. Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls.
Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive - VOA Learning English
Sep 22, 2024 · There is new recognition for the art of temari making in Japan. The thread balls are made by hand with beautiful designs. The ancient art was once in danger of dying out.
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Sep 17, 2024 · Each ball, or “temari,” is a work of art, with colorful geometric patterns carrying poetic names like “firefly flowers” and “layered stars.” A temari ball takes weeks or months to finish.
Keeping Japan’s Ancient Temari Craft Alive - Goodnet
Sep 28, 2024 · The art of temari – which loosely translates to hand ball – originated as toys for young children, according to the Japan Rail Times. The balls that were crafted from the scraps of old kimonos contain complex geometric patterns and kaleidoscopic designs.