Those Mari - is a type of Japanese crafts crafts, or simply put, embroidery on the ball. Handstitched or princess ball - so different translation of the word "Te Mari." In ancient Japan, it was used as a toy for children, and then the ball has got more and rattles function. Placed inside a small bell, which is then tightly wrapped with several layers of silk patches of old clothes. From this formed the right size ball, which subsequently decorated with embroidery.
Description of technology
For Japanese embroidery is characterized by mathematical precision, intricate geometric patterns and intricate weave. In the old days these balls made only for noblemen's daughters, but then the art of embroidery are Mari, it spreads everywhere. In Japan, still with respect to the masters are those of Marie. To become such a specialist, embroidery must be trained for at least two years and receive a certificate.
Currently, these elaborately embroidered balls, give a sign of friendship and good location. They are believed to bring luck and wealth to the house.
materials
Who do they Mari, how can out of old rags, and get ready styrofoam balls that are sold in specialty stores for needlework. Some masters are advised to do the Japanese balls of nylon stockings - a ball, a dense and lightweight. In general, a variety of synthetic fabrics and materials that make it possible to easily form a ball of the desired size, without weighting. Importantly, the manufacture Mari those in the initial stage - to give a nice spherical shape. The upper layer, on which the pattern is sewn, is usually wound with thin cotton thread. Thread, usually takes a lot of even one ball.
In order to start the embroidery, embroidery thread need pins to mark, and the long paper strip in half a centimeter wide. It will mark the ball before embroidery.
Traditionally, those Mari divided by 4, 8, 10 or 12 pieces. After marking the contrasting thread and pins, you can start the embroidery. Embroidery on the ball, you can use a completely different thread - silk, cotton floss, wool, ribbons, cords and so on. They use all kinds of color yarns. They intertwine, observing ornament. On top you can decorate those Mari vykladnym cord, bead or beads. To give the embroidered ball more functionality, you can make a loop for hanging, decorate it with a brush.
Those Mari will look good in a glass vase, or suspended from the ceiling. They can even dress up a Christmas tree.
You can choose to try to embroider a simple ball in technology are Mari to decorate their house, and visually check why those balls Mari called happiness.
