Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Cat Rocketship each piece is shaped by

each piece is shaped by hand to smooth any rough edges and then hand-painted

The animal can withdraw completely into its shell and close the opening with a leathery hood formed from two specially folded tentacles

Mother-of-pearl luster with glass strands inside

gardens and wildlife is inspirational

Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Cat Rocketship each piece is shaped byThis ball was created by Geri Eitter of Dubuque, Iowa. Size: approximately 2. 75 in diameter. I sew Temari ()balls, which are a traditional Japanese needle art form that symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty. Their vibrant colors and complex patterns express wishes for a joyful life. Traditionally, Japanese women would save the silk remnants when sewing their kimonos. They would wrap a special message inside the scraps, which were formed into a ball