A usual thimble looks like a cup, worn on the top of a finger and used to push a needle when sewing. A Japanese thimble looks like a ring. It is worn usually on the middle knuckle of the middle finger of a working hand. At first, it was just a strip of leather or […]
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Temari balls.
Temari is a traditional toy for girls from rich Japanese families. As many other useful things this one came from China in about 7th century. At first, it was a leather ball for playing with feet. Intended for boys and men. However, women got jealous and made their own version of the ball from old […]