Vintage Japanese Rag Ball tembea combines timeless design with everyday

combines timeless design with everyday practicality

sculptural quality

Each teacup contains a vivid color on the inside: choose from white

When closed

from a lady's small to a man's medium

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball tembea combines timeless design with everydayThis vintage Japanese rag ball was hand formed from tightly wound strips of recycled cotton fabric, reflecting Japan's long tradition of reusing every precious scrap of cloth. Rather than being decorative temari embroidery, this is a simple, utilitarian rag balllikely made as a child's toy, a household sewing aid, or from leftover textile remnants. Layers of faded kimono fabrics and soft cotton strips create a beautiful, organic surface rich in