A thousand year old craft from Japan, Temari is traditionally given as a gift. From humble beginnings as simple toy balls for children's play, Temari create a magnetic effect on viewers today. As a spectacular decorating focal point, the puzzle of the design is mesmerizing. Temari opens up a whole new range of territory for stitchers to explore.
Stitches can go in any direction because of the random wrapped thread surface of the ball.
They are not limited to up and down, side to side and diagonally as with traditional stitchery.