Japanese Temari, A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft

 

Spindles Japanese Temari Jewelry

 

Spindles Jewelry

Interlocking Spindles is the second design (backstamped #2/102003) The spindle stitch is a beginning temari balls stitch and forms fascinating patterns when combined in interlocking or layered elements. Spindles are found in overlapping circle designs found throughout Japanese culture.

 

Each Spindles medallion is 1/2 inch and was drawn by Kathy Hewitt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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