"Kurashiki Temari" - a gift that conveys your heart

Gentle colors and a simple texture

　

Kurashiki Temari has a soft tone that makes use of natural materials, and its patterns are not too strict and have a relaxing look. Its gentle colors and simple texture are its charm, and it fits well into modern life.

Putting it in the palm of your hand will naturally bring a smile to your face -- that's the adorable nature of Kurashiki Temari.

The original Kurashiki Temari, for living in harmony, is available in three auspicious patterns that have been handed down since ancient times, making it a lovely gift for any occasion.

It comes with a base cut from a single piece of wood, making it easy to display as a special gift.
We also support adding floral crests, names, and dates of birth.

They are perfect for personal use, as well as for celebratory occasions such as births and weddings, as well as housewarmings, and celebrations to pray for longevity and health such as the 60th and 70th birthdays.They are stylish and thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated for a wide range of occasions, and are a little different from others.

Please choose this as a gift for someone special.

Living with Sunshine [Kurashiki Temari]

The original "Kurashiki Temari" from Sunny Living is
A combination of three auspicious patterns handed down since ancient times.
We suggest this as a wonderful gift for any occasion.

[Pattern: Asanoha]

　　

　

It is a traditional Japanese pattern, a continuous hexagonal pattern that geometrically represents the shape of hemp leaves. The continuous pattern is said to have meanings such as longevity, eternity, and immortality.

Hemp has been an indispensable plant in Shinto rituals since ancient times, and was used for the shimenawa (sacred ropes) and nusa (offerings) used in front of shrines, and was considered a sacred fiber in which gods reside. The hemp leaf pattern is also a familiar motif in Japan since ancient times, used on clothing and tools as a symbol of divine protection .



1. A symbol of growth and health

Asanoha is a plant that grows quickly and straight. For this reason, it is a popular pattern for baby clothes, swaddling clothes, and celebratory clothes, with the hope that the child will grow up healthy and strong.

2. The power of talismans

Hemp has been considered a sacred plant since ancient times, and was believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits . Its regular, sharp-angled geometric patterns were also believed to have the power to ward off evil , and it was used on baby clothes and as amulets.

3. Auspicious patterns

The well-balanced and beautiful pattern is said to represent prosperity, abundance, and safety in the home , so it can be displayed anywhere.

The meaning and wishes of the hemp leaf pattern

🌿 Straight growth🌿 Healthy vitality🌿 Protection from evil and misfortune🌿 Pure mind and body

This pattern has been used especially on baby clothes, swaddling clothes, and undergarments.
It contains a parent's deepest prayer that their child will grow up healthy and strong.

It is a pattern of prayer that gently supports the strength of life and watches over its growth .

In addition to being a gift for babies, the hemp leaf is also perfect as a farewell gift for those who are leaving or as a message of encouragement for older people to "still grow." The hemp leaf is a gentle and powerful form of prayer that illuminates every moment of life .

<Recommended celebratory occasions>
This pattern has the meanings of "healthy growth" and "warding off evil," so it is especially recommended for gifts for baby showers, festivals, and other celebrations and birthdays for children.
It is also a suitable pattern for gifts for weddings and other important milestones in life.

Japanese color "young leaf color"

- The budding of life, a prayer for the future -

　

In Japanese nature and culture, it is a color that has been treasured as a symbol of the budding of life and rebirth.

Young leaf color is a yellow-green reminiscent of the leaves of plants that have just sprouted in spring. It is a traditional color that symbolizes the breath of life, capturing the color of young leaves shining in the light during the season when nature in Japan awakens.

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The culture and prayer of sacred young leaves

In Japanese Shinto rituals, it has been believed that "young things" such as sakaki branches and young leaves can connect with the gods .
Offering young leaves signified rebirth and purification , and was an act of praising "new breath" and "the changing future" rather than youth itself.

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The message of young leaves

🌱 Rebirth and the beginning🌱 Purity and honesty🌱 Prayer for growth🌱 The strength to look forward with optimism

The color of young leaves does not simply represent youth, but also embodies the power to grow from here and now.
It is a color that represents wishes for the healthy growth of babies, and also a color that embodies prayers for the future of people who have walked through life.

Wakaba no Kokoro, a perfect gift for celebrating longevity

The color of young leaves is not just for young people. Just as a flower that has once bloomed will sprout again, it is also a color that celebrates a new season in life, so it is a perfect gift for life's turning points, such as the 60th or 77th birthday.

🌿 Now and forever🌿 Celebrate the proof of life and the new buds to come🌿 Not the "end" but the "beginning of a new spring"

With this in mind,
The young leaf-colored temari balls are a gift of hope to a loved one.

We can add your name to your gift for special occasions.

When purchasing, please choose whether you would like your name included or not.

It supports kanji, hiragana, katakana, and roman letters.
The number of characters is limited to 8, but please note that the more characters your name has, the smaller it will be.

　

Important points to note about Kurashiki Temari

　　

Kurashiki Temari are carefully crafted one by one by hand. There are slight differences in the texture of the material, the way the threads are stretched, and the way the patterns appear, so each one has its own unique character. We hope you will enjoy them after reading and understanding the following points.
●Since each item is made by hand, there may be slight individual differences in color, pattern, and shape.
●When using natural materials or plant-dyed threads, the color may change over time. Please enjoy this as part of the texture.
●Please be careful when handling this product as it is sensitive to strong force, impact, and water.
●Storing in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause fading. Please enjoy in a place that is out of the sun as much as possible. Temari are attractive for their warmth that can only be achieved through handicrafts, and the expressions that can be found in their small differences. We hope you will enjoy the expressions that each "Temari" has.

Folk crafts nurtured in Kurashiki, a city of culture

Kurashiki Temari was born from the fascination with the traditional Kumamoto craft "Higo Mari". Higo Mari is a gorgeous handball that requires advanced techniques to draw intricate geometric patterns with colorful threads. Kurashiki Temari was created when the creator was moved by its beauty and sublimated it into a simple and gentle expression that suits the land of Kurashiki.

The charm of Kurashiki Temari lies in its quiet appearance and simple, warm texture.

Kurashiki is known as a "city of beauty" with art museums and craft galleries scattered throughout the city. This cultural soil has supported the handicraft of Kurashiki Temari, which has been nurtured slowly and carefully.

"Kurashiki Temari" is carefully crafted one by one by hand

　

Kurashiki Temari are carefully crafted one by one by hand.

　

First, traditional rice husks are used for the core. These are wrapped in paper and shaped into a ball. To stabilize the core, thread is wrapped around it several times to give it roundness and elasticity.


In order to pursue the "Kurashiki Temari" style, we use cotton thread that we dyed ourselves.