Celebrating Temari

AP Limited Editions celebrates the unique Japanese art form of Temari, a craft of ball making with materials such as rice husk, thread, paper, kimono fabric and others that were woven into intricate patterns. These balls were used for juggling and for games and antique Temari can be found in shrines.

These richly embroidered balls reflect the many facets of Japanese artisan art and here is a lively Togidashi-Taka Maki-e rendition that reflects the diversity of patterns, and the exquisite color palette achieved in these prized mementos.