- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Search Press Ltd (2 May 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0855326530
- ISBN-13: 978-0855326531
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 20.5 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #88 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Needlework & Fabrics > Textile Arts
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Providing a comprehensive guide to the ancient craft of temari which originated in Japan, this book describes how to make the foundation mari on which to work the designs, the basic techniques of wrapping and stitching, the use of colour, and the tools and materials - most of which can be found in the home. The section on temari designs contains full instructions for over 20 different designs and, as each of these can be varied in any number of ways, the creative possibilities are almost limitless.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent beginners' guide,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Craft of Temari (Paperback)
Temari is the Japanese craft of producing embroidered decorative textile balls. Mary Wood's book is an excellent guide with clear explanations and illustrations that allow even a beginner to produce attractive results, yet has sufficient information that more complex designs are attainable.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must- Have,
By V. Thompson "GT Temari" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Craft of Temari (Paperback)
Beginner or more experienced, this is by far the most useful and inspirational English language Temari book. Rather than teaching a pattern as a titled project, Wood teaches the basic pattern and presents several pages of photos using the pattern... you are limited only by your imagination. Multiple color photos along with clear diagrams support the text; Wood presents traditional techniques and methods so that you can stitch projects from the book, apply them to other designs, and also have the foundations to create your own designs. Wood writes in proper British English, but it's a clear and smooth flow, quite delightful. This is the book that most commonly gets recommended through the TalkTemari/Temarikai.com discussion list, and if you can only afford one Temari book, this is the that will do you best.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiration and Variations,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Craft of Temari (Paperback)
In the tradition of the best English embroiderers Mary Wood provides examples and inspiration for this fascinating type of needlework. Particularly helpful are the variety of examples of the design possibilities, inspiring one to try out different colors and design variations. I was able to copy a complicated pattern from an advanced Japanese book on temari by the understanding of design elements I gleaned from Mary Wood. This is not for those who need to be led through each step of the process, but a continuing source of inspiration, the book I keep coming back to for ideas.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Temari enthusiasts should own this one!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Craft of Temari (Paperback)
Mary Wood has a nice approach to this art from Japan. This book is not for the beginner but after you have a few under your "obi" you should be able to do her lovely and intricate designs. She features a section on making temari for jewelry and other uses. Overall a nice book and should be in your library.
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