Dedicated artists are keeping Japan’s ancient craft of temari alive
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Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art and prayers
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The joy and pain of hand crafting Japanese temari balls
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Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
At the center of the circle is Eiko Araki, a master of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku.