Making Centuries Old Toys in Japan: Temari

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • Join us in our latest deep dive into Japanese traditions!
    The process of dyeing the string to make Temari balls, as well as the entire process of crafting them will be covered in this video.
    We also get to know the craftspeople behind Kurashiki Temari--Yoshiko-san and her beloved grandmother. They have a heart warming tale that'll inspire you to take up a hobby with your loved ones--I'm sure of it!
    Kurashiki Temari
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Komentáře • 78

  • @marydegenkolb9603
    @marydegenkolb9603 Před měsícem +158

    I found Temari on CZcams. And for a year I have been learning the art. I love the geometry of it and the simple stitches that make it beautiful. So far I have made over a hundred balls. unfortunately, cancer has messed up my feeling in my hands. They are numb and tingling. But hopefully I will be back to making Temari again soon.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +25

      Oh wow thank you for sharing your story! I'm sorry to hear that your condition has made it difficult to do dexterous tasks... Hoping for the best!

    • @NatalAttack
      @NatalAttack Před měsícem +8

      I really hope too that in time you can find a way to get back into making more temari. In the meantime, I also hope you can still find joy, comfort and satisfaction when you behold what you’ve made and continue learning about it. It can feel nice to connect and see what others also make, realising you’ve got the experience and knowledge to understand the effort it takes.

    • @marydegenkolb9603
      @marydegenkolb9603 Před měsícem +5

      @@NatalAttack I started one today. I will continue to do my craft if possible. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @toshikosuisei4160
    @toshikosuisei4160 Před měsícem +52

    My grandmother made a Temari ball for me when I was little. I still have it. Though she wasn't around to teach me how, I did learn how to make them to give as special gifts. My mother taught me how to fold origami, how to crochet, and other crafts. Crafty line of women going way back -- and I am proud to be one of them ^.^

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +2

      That's awesome! And thanks for sharing about your craft making experience. It makes others feel connected too

  • @quinterbeck
    @quinterbeck Před měsícem +43

    Beautifully heartfelt video. Yukiko even has tiny temari earrings on, so cute!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +5

      @@quinterbeck oh I'm glad you noticed! And thank you!

  • @veryberry100
    @veryberry100 Před měsícem +53

    The way she talks about her grandmother is so loving. My own grandmother has dementia so this really resonated with me. This is a wonderful video, thank you

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +2

      @@veryberry100 oh I'm sorry to hear that...it means a lot to us that the video connected with you though. Thank you for sharing!

  • @dot8605
    @dot8605 Před měsícem +20

    Thank you for sharing this inspiring craft and the great ladies that make the temari with us. I absolutely agree with everything the grandmother said. Something like this gives you joy - by making temari and by gifting them to friends and family.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      Wow thank you! I'm glad that her words resonate so much with people!

  • @zoescott779
    @zoescott779 Před měsícem +9

    These types of skills aren't just crafts, even if people often see them that way these days, thanks to manufacturing mostly, but these skills used to be SO incredibly integral to a home and community, some may see it as archaic, but those things literally are how communities survived.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      @@zoescott779 thanks for sharing! I agree that these skills are important for culture and community :) I'm glad you enjoy them!

  • @fallensway855
    @fallensway855 Před měsícem +12

    ❤ my goodness the grandmother that everyone dreams of, such love for her granddaughter. Absolutely beautiful work. It’s so heartwarming to see when an art form (historical or new) plus the skills, intricacies and tricks are shared with joy, love and because they have pride for their artform, it’s history and the traditions ect also on top of that being creative is so rewarding.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@fallensway855 yeah she was a joy :) it's unfortunate about her dementia but I was honored to have been able to capture a previous moment. And totally agree about the beauty of tradition and art!

  • @EdwardLindon
    @EdwardLindon Před měsícem +12

    Beautiful images, a nice clean script and really touching interviews!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      Thank you! That means a lot :)

  • @ttaibe
    @ttaibe Před měsícem +7

    The temari are nice. But 7:02 and on a bit are so precious.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      Right?! It always makes me smile :)

  • @KajaKamisama
    @KajaKamisama Před měsícem +6

    I love japanese arts ♥

  • @interruptingPreempt
    @interruptingPreempt Před měsícem +9

    I like the tamari! They're very pretty!
    I've made one, too! The book I used said to use the traditional materials, but if they couldn't be found, one could substitute dryer lint (for rice bran) stuffed into discarded socks (washi paper). It works, and retains the sensibility of making use of things that would be thrown out otherwise.
    🧵

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +2

      Oh wow that's fun! I'm glad you figured it out in a modern way :) Thanks for sharing!

  • @77AlexS
    @77AlexS Před 2 měsíci +7

    So much detailed work! And now that they've been doing it for a while, they can move so quickly O_O

  • @kockavkimonu8959
    @kockavkimonu8959 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you for sharing this wonedrful craftmanship with us

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@kockavkimonu8959 and thank you for tuning in! :)

  • @xSHYxSHYx
    @xSHYxSHYx Před měsícem +1

    I like the sashiko in the background

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@xSHYxSHYx ah thank you!

  • @user-mn5lw4iz5w
    @user-mn5lw4iz5w Před měsícem +2

    おばあちゃんとのお話すごくホッコリする、受け継いでいくって素敵だね、

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@user-mn5lw4iz5w ありがとうございます!

  • @mirisoji8406
    @mirisoji8406 Před měsícem +6

    that looks like fun! The filming was also very nice

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      Thank you! I think it is a fun craft :) and filming was fun too! 😁

  • @czerniana
    @czerniana Před měsícem +2

    I love making these =). I learned how to do them a year or two ago and have made three or four in my spare time in front of the TV. I already did a lot of embroidery, so this was a fun lateral hobby to pick up! I have several bases just waiting for me to do the final decorations. Instead of rice bran, we use all the plastic shopping bags that we end up keeping and never using. It’s a great way to recycle into something beautiful =)

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      yeah that totally works! i'm glad you enjoy Temari too :) Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @sapphirejade5029
    @sapphirejade5029 Před měsícem +5

    Thank you for showing us the beautiful craft and those who do it, keep it going. You're preserving a part of art history and it's beautiful.🥹🫂

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      Well jeez such a nice comment! Thank you very much :)

  • @Spagettigeist
    @Spagettigeist Před měsícem +3

    I really love handcrafts and it's always nice to learn something about a handcraft tradition I didn't know before =)

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad there are people like you who enjoy learning various traditions :)

  • @jeraldbaxter3532
    @jeraldbaxter3532 Před měsícem +5

    Thank you!😊

  • @sarahb.6475
    @sarahb.6475 Před měsícem +2

    I never heard of tamari before. But its very interesting to see how they are made and how the string is colored using flowers + plants! ❤

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@sarahb.6475 yeah the dyeing process was neat eh! Thanks for turning in!

  • @eileenjohnston6835
    @eileenjohnston6835 Před měsícem +2

    very beautiful.

  • @insanityisorange8659
    @insanityisorange8659 Před měsícem +2

    I absolutely am going to learn how to make some of these! I love to hand sew and these are beautiful ! Thank you for letting us into your life ❤️

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@insanityisorange8659 awesome! Yukikosan would be so happy 😁

  • @Mixed_Activist
    @Mixed_Activist Před měsícem +4

    Reminds me of my rubber band balls I used to make

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      Haha I can see it!

  • @kramer3147
    @kramer3147 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for the video. It would be nice to watch a video about hikaru dorodango too🙂

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@kramer3147 thank you! And neat! Maybe one day :)

  • @SorrensSorrow
    @SorrensSorrow Před měsícem +2

    Omg love grandmother she is adorbs! Now to make a temari!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      @@SorrensSorrow isn't she?! :) enjoy the temari!

  • @kaiiimee
    @kaiiimee Před měsícem +2

    Amazing craftsmanship. They say it's simple, but I feel too intimidated by it, even though I do a lot of other crafts. I'm still baffled from the grandmother and your mention that she has dementia. Except for two questions which are pretty normal, her mind seems so fit. I hope she stays in good health for a long time and that the dementia doesn't proceed further

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      Yeah it's a scary and saddening condition...She was so warm and welcoming too! But yeah the process is relatively simple but I'd need a lot of help from Yukikosan personally 😂

  • @morganditty7802
    @morganditty7802 Před měsícem +6

    What a beautiful video! That was fascinating to watch, thank you for the time and effort you put into showcasing such precious parts of humanity! Listening to Yukiko and her grandmother talk about how much they adore their craft is inspiring ❤️

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      well thank YOU! it means a lot to hear from viewers, especially when the video hits an emotional chord.

  • @funtonite
    @funtonite Před 2 měsíci +2

    They're so precious!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před 2 měsíci

      Hopefully you get to make one one day!

  • @beatricenowell8207
    @beatricenowell8207 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent Video! Yukiko-san's grandmother is so sweet. I so wish I understood Japanese well enough to take her class. I'll try to find a Temari class online as well. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@beatricenowell8207 thank you for the kind words! Actually you don't need to speak Japanese at all for the in person workshop! But I hope you find a tutorial online anyway :)

  • @annikadaniels1319
    @annikadaniels1319 Před měsícem +1

    I have seen temari and never knew the name!
    I'd love to make one with her if its still available when I finally plan my trip. This video was so lovely. Thank you!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      @@annikadaniels1319 that's great to hear! I hope you get to visit Kurashiki :) thanks for sharing!

  • @criscris2959
    @criscris2959 Před měsícem +2

    Gracias por enseñar esta labor artesanal tan bonita.❤❤

  • @txemanovelo
    @txemanovelo Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem +1

      @@txemanovelo thank you!

  • @dyahsukmanoviar7304
    @dyahsukmanoviar7304 Před měsícem +2

    OMG 2 hours? 😅😅 the first time, i spent a week to make one, now its just a few days. the hardest part for temari is the precision. the ball should be firm but not hard, so when wrapped it with string you have to be careful not pulling it too tight, and the shape should be reaallly round (mind you, how can precise it would be when it was hand made?) . next, when embroidered : another precise stitch😅😅😅

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  Před měsícem

      yeah she's a tried n true pro! thanks for tuning in and sharing your experience

  • @ToTo-vx7xq
    @ToTo-vx7xq Před měsícem

    Merci..c est si beau.j aimerais tellement en faire....y a t il un endroit a Paris?

  • @judit576
    @judit576 Před měsícem

    Similabda! 🤩

  • @user-zx6lj1qz5p
    @user-zx6lj1qz5p Před měsícem

    Alls Straight line

  • @Steffyfdiy
    @Steffyfdiy Před měsícem

    Как это потом чистить от грязи? Это можно стирать? Сомневаюсь. Рис и бумага внутри. Сомнительное творение

  • @thlee3
    @thlee3 Před měsícem

    1:25 perky sphere

  • @nobodysanything2330
    @nobodysanything2330 Před měsícem +1

    🧶