# Kaleidoscopic Stitched Hand Balls These Temari Creations Were Made by a 92 Year Old Woman By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-11 | Updated 2013-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temari References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/12/11/92-year-old-grandmother-creates-gorgeous-traditional-japanese-toys/) & [japan.digitaldj-network](http://japan.digitaldj-network.com/articles/22618.html) It can be hard to believe that these gorgeous pieces of art, called temari, were made by the hands of a 92 year old woman. The art of temari making began in China and would later come to Japan in the 7th century. Traditionally made from [remnants of old kimonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio) and given as toys, temari (meaning hand ball) would later evolve into a [form of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) in and of itself. Sewn by the hand of 92 year old grandmother from Japan, these temaris exhibit great skill work as well as [beautiful colors and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral). Today, receiving a temari as a gift is something that is highly sought after and cherished. I certainly wouldn’t mind getting one of these gorgeous temari creations as a gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temari Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to make and display temari art using modern materials and techniques. - **Inter-generational Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or programs that facilitate inter-generational learning and collaboration in the crafting industry. - **Sustainable Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly and sustainable textiles for the production of temari and other handcrafted products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artisanal Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply technological advancements, such as 3D printing or laser cutting, to enhance and expand the traditional artisanal craft market. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online marketplace specifically for handmade crafts like temari, connecting artisans with a global customer base. - **Senior Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop programs or initiatives that promote and support creative expression among seniors, leveraging their skills and experience to create unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Japanese Heritage-Honoring Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater.md) - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md)