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VINTAGE JAPANESE YANAGAWA SAGEMON TEMARI BALL HANGING ORNAMENT - PINK & PURPLE GEOMETRIC DIAMOND EMBROIDERED MOBILE (60 CM)
An exquisite piece of traditional Japanese folk craft: an authentic vintage Sagemon (さげもん) hanging ornament featuring a single, masterfully hand-embroidered Temari ball (飾り毬). Suspended from a vibrant red hanging cord with a ceremonial gold cord knot and a red-and-white tassel, this handcrafted vintage ornament from Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture measures approximately 60 cm (23.6 in) in total length and weighs 100 grams.
[DESIGN & EMBROIDERY CRAFTSMANSHIP]- Embroidered Temari Ball (Approx. 9 cm / 3.5 in diameter): Intricately wrapped and hand-stitched over a soft pink base with overlapping purple, magenta, and metallic gold threads to form mesmerizing geometric diamond motifs (菱文様).- Decorative Accents: Suspended from a red hanging line, joined below with a braided metallic gold cord tied into an auspicious Japanese knot (Agemaki / Mizuhiki style), and finished with a long two-tone red and white tassel.
[THE HISTORY & CULTURAL SPIRIT OF YANAGAWA SAGEMON]"Sagemon" is a historic cultural craft originating in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, during the Edo period. Traditionally created to celebrate "Hina Matsuri" (the Girls' Peach Blossom Festival on March 3rd), family members lovingly hand-craft hanging decorations to express prayers for a young girl's health, happiness, and prosperity.
The spherical "Temari" ball serves as the central emblem of Sagemon. Its perfect round shape signifies family harmony, peaceful relationships, and a happy, well-rounded life ("Enman"). Historically, mothers embedded small bells inside the Temari core so the soft ringing sound would ward off evil spirits. Today, authentic vintage Temari hanging decorations are highly sought after globally by collectors of traditional Japanese folk art, vintage textiles, and zen interior accents.
[SPECIFICATIONS & MEASUREMENTS]- Origin: Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan- Period: Vintage (20th Century, Japan)- Materials: Silk, Cotton, Metallic Thread Accents, Braided Cords, Wound Thread Base- Total Weight: Approx. 100 g (0.22 lbs)
- Measurements: * Total Hanging Length (Top loop to bottom of tassel): Approx. 60 cm / 23.6 in * Temari Ball Diameter: Approx. 9 cm / 3.5 in
[CONDITION]Offered in original vintage pre-owned condition as shown. Exhibits natural signs of age and handling: gentle fading of thread colors, light surface soiling/sun discoloration, small loose thread ends, and minor fraying or length variations at the bottom of the tassel. Retains a soft vintage textile aroma. Please inspect all detailed photos carefully.
[RECOMMENDED USES]- Displaying as an elegant wall, window, or door accent in living spaces, tea rooms (Chashitsu), or zen spaces.- Essential addition to fine collections of Japanese vintage folk art (Mingei) and historical textiles.- Unique handmade Asian art piece for seasonal Hina Matsuri displays and cultural exhibitions.
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