The art of Temari is the embroidery of bright patterns on balls. Patterns can be simple or abstract, with shapes intersecting at different angles (triangles, rhombuses, ovals, squares, ellipses, and so on). This is a very exciting and relaxing needlework, which you can do at home, sitting in front of the TV, or on a trip.
Have you decided to make Temari balls yourself? How to do this craft, you will understand by reading this article to the end. But first, find out where these amazing products came from.
History of occurrence
So, what are Temari balls, how to make them with your own hands? You are probably interested in such questions. Let's start with the history of the Temari.
This is a fairly ancient art. It originated in China. And about six hundred years ago, these balls of extraordinary beauty were brought to Japan.
Initially, they were made for a ball game called Kemari. As a filling, the remnants of the fabric from old kimonos were used, which were then rolled up and stitched to make a ball. Later, the game changed, the ball stopped kicking, and began to pass with the help of hands. So there were "Temari".
The game became popular among young girls who came from noble families. The girls began to decorate their playing balls - embroider with silk. Thus, a simple ball game turned into a fine art.
Over the years, such a craft as embroidery of Temari balls became popular throughout Japan. In the future, each region of the country possessed only its own ornament, not like the others.
In Japan, the Temari Museum has been opened, which details the origin of this art. And there are also specialized schools in which they teach how to make Temari balls, and upon graduation, a diploma is issued.
Magic Japanese crafts
Today, Temari balls are valued as gifts, symbolizing sincere friendship and devotion. According to Eastern tradition, the Japanese give them to their kids for the New Year. Inside they put a piece of paper where they write wishes.
Patterns that are embroidered on balls, and the threads themselves often have a certain meaning. For example, gold and silver threads symbolize the desire for prosperity, wealth and prosperity. The Japanese believe that the Temari bring good luck and happiness.
Now this art of embroidery is known in different countries, and many people love it.
You can make balls with your own hands and present such an unusual New Year's gift to children. But this is a great idea! We offer you to make Temari balls yourself.
How to make balls of multi-colored threads
To create such a masterpiece you will need:
1. The basis. To do this, you can use patches of elastic fabric, polystyrene, tennis ball.
2. Pins with multi-colored heads.
3. Bobbin threads. They will be needed for winding the base.
4. Threads "Iris" of various colors. Will be required for embroidery patterns.
5. A needle with a blunt end.
6. Silver thread (will be the guide).
7. Scissors.
8. A sheet of paper. You can take an office.
9. Plastic bag.
10. Centimeter tape.
These materials need to be prepared in order to make Temari balls. How to make a basis for a ball made of fabric, read on.
Base manufacture
Take pieces of cloth. Pack them tightly. Form a ball with a diameter of five centimeters (you can optionally make the size of the craft more). Cut off excess polyethylene. Wrap the thread tightly around the base, thereby you also fix the package. Do it evenly, apply each turn to a new place, so that you get the perfect base surface, because in the future patterns will be created on it. Then fasten the thread. Thread the needle and sew the base several times.
In Japan, small bells are sometimes placed inside a ball; it turns out to be something like rattles.
Markup
To embroider a Temari ball, you must first mark up. Cut out a paper tape a centimeter wide and thirty centimeters long.
Marking must be done to indicate the top ("North Pole"), the bottom ("South") and the middle ("equator"). Take the red pin and stick it anywhere. This will be the top of the ball (The North Pole). Attach the end of the tape there. Wrap around the ball. Thus, you seem to draw the diameter of the workpiece. The strip should fit snugly to the ball. Then bend it in half. So you define the bottom point - “South Pole”. Pin a different color. Then bend the tape again in half and cut the corners on only one side. Then wrap the ball in a strip again. In the places where the corners were made, put pins.
It will be the "equator." Take a centimeter. It will be needed to determine the distance between the segments. Measure them. It is important that they are the same. In our case, we should get segments of six centimeters. When all the points are marked, start wrapping the base with silver thread from pin to pin (this will be the guide). You can say that you mean the axis. Now you can apply beautiful embroidery.
How to embroider Temari balls
Pattern patterns can be found in specialized magazines. So, we begin embroidery.
Take the needle and thread the yellow thread. Take the first turn as follows. Pull the thread from the "North Pole" through the "South", again return to the "North". Then make the second round perpendicular to the first. Start again at the North Pole. Pull out the needle so that the thread engages the guide and winding. There should be four identical sectors.
Then draw the needle inside the ball to the pin, which is located on the "equator". Make four turns.
Insert the brown thread into the needle. Make four turns along the guide on each side. Repeat these steps with each color. At the same time, the width of the "belts" should gradually increase. Pay attention to how the threads go. There should be no gaps!
As soon as the threads begin to fall off the ball, it's time to finish work. Make another pair of rows with a thread of bright color along the last "belts", fasten the thread. That's all, Temari balls are ready.
Step-by-step instructions, detailed marking and embroidery schemes will make it possible (even if you have at least minimal needle and thread skills) to master this original skill. Good luck in the difficult, but surprisingly beautiful art of the Temari!