The Craft of Temari [Paperback]

Mary Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1991

Temari is the ancient Japanese art of stitching and wrapping threads on to the surface of a ball to create brilliantly-colored embroidered shapes. With more than 200 design ideas, Mary Wood shares her enthusiasm for this fascinating and unusual craft.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (May 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855326530
• ISBN-13: 978-0855326531
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must- Have, October 23, 1999

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V. Thompson "GT Temari" (New York State, USA) - See all my reviews
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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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration and Variations, April 26, 1999

By A Customer

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!, January 5, 1999

By A Customer

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.