This is a Temari ball, a traditional Japanese folk art object crafted through meticulous hand embroidery. The technique involves the precise stitching of colorful threads onto a fabric core, forming geometric patterns that traditionally carried symbolic meanings. Temari balls evolved from children's toys into decorative and commemorative items, often exchanged to signify well wishes.
Craftsmanship: Hand-embroidered
Materials: Threads (fabric core implied)
Dimensions: 10 cm diameter
Each Temari ball is handcrafted; minor irregularities in pattern or occasional stray threads are characteristic of this traditional technique and do not detract from its overall quality. Overall, it is in very good condition, consistent with its handmade and vintage nature.
