Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Mary DeCaprio the clay wall defines both

the clay wall defines both the silhouette of the form and records the time-event process of throwing

cranes represent longevity and wisdom

in the same centuries-old halls where Raphael

My love for the medium and the joy I receive form working with my hands continues to inspire me decades later

This tile measures approximately 3

Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Mary DeCaprio the clay wall defines bothThis ball was created by Geri Eitter of Dubuque, Iowa. Size: approximately 3. 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