Temari: Introduction to A Folkart and Japanese Craft of Threads    NEW!

Dating back to 7th century, Temari is a wadded fabric or thread ball, wrapped with strips of colorful threads to create decorative and intricate displays of patterns. Temari is a cherished gift symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty, wishing recipients good fortune and happy life.

Participants will learn the Japanese art of stitching colorful designs onto thread-wrapped balls, starting with the fundamental skills like wrapping a base, then progressing to basic stitches to create patterns, all while learning the history and mindfulness of this traditional craft.

Dating back to 7th century, Temari is a wadded fabric or thread ball, wrapped with strips of colorful threads to create decorative and intricate displays of patterns. Temari is a cherished gift symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty, wishing recipients good fortune and happy life.

Participants will learn the Japanese art of stitching colorful designs onto thread-wrapped balls, starting with the fundamental skills like wrapping a base, then progressing to basic stitches to create patterns, all while learning the history and mindfulness of this traditional craft.