Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Type_Etching Handmade by JJ Potts in

Handmade by JJ Potts in Salt Lake City

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Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Type_Etching Handmade by JJ Potts inThis ball was created by Geri Eitter of Dubuque, Iowa. Size: approximately " in diameter. I sew Temari ()balls, which are a traditional Japanese needle art form that symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty. Their vibrant colors and complex patterns express wishes for a joyful life. Traditionally, Japanese women would save the silk remnants when sewing their kimonos. They would wrap a special message inside the scraps, which were formed into a ball