- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: Search Press Ltd (Aug 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0855327154
- ISBN-13: 978-0855327156
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,717,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A guide to the ancient Japanese craft described as embroidering the surface of a ball, from making the foundation marl on which to work the designs to the basic techniques of wrapping and stitching, and advice on the tools and materials.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
A Must- Have
24 Oct 1999
Format: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
Inspiration and Variations
26 April 1999
Format: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
Temari enthusiasts should own this one!
6 Jan 1999
Format: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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