Japanese Temari, A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft

 

Japanese Temari Sections of a
Combination 8 Division

After you have marked a C8 division, try to find each of these sections. Compare
them to see that they are even and then tack all intersections. Many patterns will
refer to one or more of these sections in the directions.


c8 sections, 8 part square
8-part square
long lines
long lines
short lines
short lines
There are six 8-part squares on the ball.

c8 sections, 4-part diamond
4-part diamond
diamond long lines
long lines
diamond short lines
short lines
There are twelve 4-part diamonds on the ball.

c8 sections, 6-part triangle
6-part triangle
triangle long lines
long lines
triangle short lines
short lines
There are eight 6-part triangles on the ball.

c8 sections 12-part triangle
12-part triangle
triangle lines
 

There are four 12-part triangles
on the ball.
This fascinating way to view the division is presented in several books published in Japanese, including Fun with Temari, found on the links page. Drawings and translation by Kiku Designs ©2006.
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