Making Centuries Old Toys in Japan: Temari

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  • 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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  • @marydegenkolb9603
    @marydegenkolb9603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +159

    I found Temari on TH-cam. 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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @toshikosuisei4160
    @toshikosuisei4160 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @quinterbeck
    @quinterbeck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @dot8605
    @dot8605 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @veryberry100
    @veryberry100 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @zoescott779
    @zoescott779 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @EdwardLindon
    @EdwardLindon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! That means a lot :)

  • @fallensway855
    @fallensway855 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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!

  • @77AlexS
    @77AlexS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Neh! :)

  • @interruptingPreempt
    @interruptingPreempt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @Mixed_Activist
    @Mixed_Activist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Reminds me of my rubber band balls I used to make

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha I can see it!

  • @mirisoji8406
    @mirisoji8406 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    that looks like fun! The filming was also very nice

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @kramer3147
    @kramer3147 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @dyahsukmanoviar7304
    @dyahsukmanoviar7304 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ttaibe
    @ttaibe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right?! It always makes me smile :)

  • @kockavkimonu8959
    @kockavkimonu8959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for sharing this wonedrful craftmanship with us

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Spagettigeist
    @Spagettigeist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kaiiimee
    @kaiiimee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 😂

  • @czerniana
    @czerniana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @DVD927
    @DVD927 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Her grandmother is absolutely darling🩷

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DVD927 she is! :) thanks for the support!

  • @ホムンクルス-r1q
    @ホムンクルス-r1q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ホムンクルス-r1q ありがとうございます!

  • @sapphirejade5029
    @sapphirejade5029 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @jeraldbaxter3532
    @jeraldbaxter3532 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you!😊

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers!

  • @eileenjohnston6835
    @eileenjohnston6835 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    very beautiful.

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you!

  • @KajaKamisama
    @KajaKamisama 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love japanese arts ♥

    • @77AlexS
      @77AlexS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too ^^

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sweet!

  • @sarahb.6475
    @sarahb.6475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @xSHYxSHYx
    @xSHYxSHYx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the sashiko in the background

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@xSHYxSHYx ah thank you!

  • @insanityisorange8659
    @insanityisorange8659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@insanityisorange8659 awesome! Yukikosan would be so happy 😁

  • @Steffyfdiy
    @Steffyfdiy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @beatricenowell8207
    @beatricenowell8207 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 :)

  • @SorrensSorrow
    @SorrensSorrow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @ToTo-vx7xq
    @ToTo-vx7xq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @morganditty7802
    @morganditty7802 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @annikadaniels1319
    @annikadaniels1319 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @moniakarmi-c5z
    @moniakarmi-c5z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alls Straight line

  • @criscris2959
    @criscris2959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gracias por enseñar esta labor artesanal tan bonita.❤❤

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gracias! 😁

  • @thlee3
    @thlee3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:25 perky sphere

  • @nobodysanything2330
    @nobodysanything2330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🧶

  • @funtonite
    @funtonite 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They're so precious!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully you get to make one one day!

  • @txemanovelo
    @txemanovelo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful!

    • @Q2Japan
      @Q2Japan  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@txemanovelo thank you!

  • @judit576
    @judit576 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Similabda! 🤩