Described as "embroidering the surface of a ball", the ancient Japanese craft of temari uses basic stitching and wrapping techniques to create an array of beautiful and original designs. This colourful book, which will appeal to beginners and more experienced embroiderers alike, describes how to make the foundation mari on which to work the designs, basic techniques, use of colours, and equipment and materials required. Instructions are given for over twenty different designs, and, as each of these can be varied in any number of ways, the creative possibilities are almost limitless.