Temari Craft: Unique Plant-Dyed Embroidery

You can experience making “TEMARI” (Japanese traditional handcraft, embroidered balls) using plant-dyed threads. The Temari made with your favorite colors of embroidery threads will be unique and the only one in the world. The Temari baseball will be prepared at my side. If you have any preferred color, please let me know at least 3 days in advance.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarasa Hotel Sinsaibashi - Let’s enjoy making TEMARI (Japanese traditional hand embroidered balls) using plant-dyed threads. In this 2 hours workshop, you will learn the most traditional patterns “kiku kakari (chrysanthemum stich) and “Matsuba kagari” (pine needles stich). Only one side will be finished. I will prepare the Temari baseball. If you…
What's Included
  • TEMARI base ball
  • 3 colors of embroidery threads at your choice
Location
Sarasa Hotel Sinsaibashi
Free space CFlat at SARASA HOTEL Shinsaibashi Easy access ① Nagahoribashi Subway, Subway Sakaisuji Line,   Tsurumiryokuchi Line   0 min walk from exit "5-A" ② Subway Midosuji Line Shinsaibashi Station   Underground shopping area Crista Nagahori "South Exit 3"   7 minutes on foot
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Heather_w
Feb 15, 2025
A Beautiful Craft - We had such a lovely experience with Mika! She's a great teacher with excellent English and really sweet. She gave us a brief intro into the history of temari then taught us how to make them. It was very relaxing and has left us with a beautiful, unique souvenir. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan!
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James_s
Dec 29, 2024
Interesting history... - Interesting history lesson and fun activity to break up the bustle of Osaka. The teacher knew some English, making it easy to learn and have some small conversations.
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Karen_m
Nov 22, 2024
Temari in Osaka - Mika was super nice and talented! She gave us an understanding of the origins of the temari ball and its current status as a decorative ornament. She was very helpful in teaching us how to do the stitches. Awesome activity!
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Margot_t
Nov 22, 2024
Learning to make a beautiful Temari ball with Mika San. - It was a delightful experience- Mika San gave us very good explanation. The Temari ball turned out so pretty. Mika San is very talented and kind. It was a very nice afternoon spent in her company and learning a new traditional Japanese craft. Thank you!
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Albert_l
Nov 7, 2024
Amazing learning experience with a great teacher - The instructor was very skilled, good at explaining, and incredibly patient. My fiancé and I signed up for this course without any prior needlework experience and were able to spend 2 peaceful hours in Osaka learning various techniques and the history of Temari. The instructor takes a lot of care into her classes and prior to each class, takes at least 1 hour per ball to make sure they are round. Moreover, she makes the balls with rice husks and wraps it with organic cotton threads that she dyes herself in her kitchen! Truly a hidden gem that I cannot recommend enough.
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Sian_v
Sep 12, 2024
Fantastic workshop - Had such a wonderful time with Mika. She expertly explains the process and gives an interesting overview of the history and importance of temari. I can highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about Japan and making a beautiful souvenir.
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David_s
Aug 21, 2024
Interesting and creative session - A lovely couple of hours spent working on a Temari Ball. Mika explained some of the history of this craft and was very patient and clear in showing me how to decorate my own. A nice interlude on a busy holiday and I have a unique souvenir.
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Emmi
May 24, 2024
Temari class - It was so much fun learning how to make Temari. I really enjoyed the experience and I am looking forward to keep learning as I now have the basic knowledge. Mika was a really great and helpful teacher.
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Laura_f
Apr 18, 2024
Great experience - Amazing experience! Mika is a wonderful teacher and will teach you everything you need to make your first Temari.
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Caitlin_c
Apr 3, 2024
Calm craft - I really enjoyed this hands on experience. Mika presented really interesting information about the significance and history of temari, before guiding me in decorating my own.
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From $38
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).