92 years old Grandmother shares the Amazing Embroidered Artwork of Temari. NanaAkua is a Japanese graphic designer & illustrator; she uploaded amazing 468 embroidery pictures in 2009 of her then 88 years old grandmother made in 30 years’ time. Her grandmother practices a folk art of Temari also called Handball in Japanese, the art which was introduced to Japan by China around the seventh century A.D. History tells us Temari, are highly valued gift, mainly symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty.
The vibrant colors of threads are normally used which are symbolic of wishing the recipient a brilliant and happy life. In past, embroidery work is highly challenging and complicated to understand, and if you’re really interested in trying it out or learning further there’s a great step-by-step tutorial guide at instructables.com
Moreover, an alternative step-by-step guide is also available at temari.com. You can see here some of the wonderful samplings of lovely Temari balls. If you are really interested in more pictures, then you view them at flickr.com.
