Value Village ／ Kumamoto ／ Art & Crafts

Higo temari（肥後てまり）

ひごてまり Higo Temari Balls

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Geometric patterns stitched over a ball; a pastime of the lords' daughters that became a common toy.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Dyeing and weaving / Crafts / Ceramics
City / town	Kumamoto
Founded / opened	Edo period
Area in the prefecture	Kumamoto

FAQ

Where is Higo Temari Balls?: It is in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Higo Temari Balls?: Geometric patterns stitched over a ball; a pastime of the lords' daughters that became a common toy. The focus is textiles, crafts and ceramics.
When was Higo Temari Balls established?: It dates from the Edo period.