Vintage Japanese Embroidered Ball Decoration
This traditionally crafted Japanese fabric ball, Temari, has been constructed using woven subtle and muted blue, pink and beige silk embroidery thread/floss in a design that features two large chrysanthemums on either end, a blue band at the center, and a crisscross lattice of gold. This particular mari can hang and has one large hot pink tassel at the bottom. It is likely stuffed with dried rice hulls/husks and is contained by a soft beige cloth beneath the silk threads.
Meaning "hand ball" in Japanese, temari are a popular traditional toy often given to children during the New Years holiday and often is a symbol of friendship and loyalty. Through history, the ball became less of a toy and more of a beautiful decorative object made mostly of scraps of kimono fabrics or layered with silk thread in beautiful designs.
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
