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Have you seen these amazing things?!
Amazingly detailed, hand-embroidered Christmas ornaments? No, although they would be perfect on my tree! These are called temari balls. I had never heard of them before, so just in case they are new to you too, here’s a bit of Wikipedia info:
Temari are highly valued and cherished gifts, symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty. Also, the brilliant colors and threads used are symbolic of wishing the recipient a brilliant and happy life. Becoming a temari artist in Japan today requires specific training, and one must be tested on one’s skills and technique before being acknowledged as a crafter of temari.
Traditionally, temari were often given to children from their parents on New Year’s Day. Inside the tightly wrapped layers of each ball, the mother would have placed a small piece of paper with a goodwill wish for her child. The child would never be told what wish his or her mother had made while making the ball.
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In july 2010 we undertook a roadtrip through parts of Denmark, Sweden and Norway. It was my first visit to these countries and I hope you will find pleasure (and perhaps some use) in browsing the images and my account of this trip. DENMARK |
We took the ferry from Puttgarden (Germany) to Rødby (Denmark), which took less than an hour (€ 71) |
On trips like this we never make reservations for the night. In Sakskøbing, while the sun was setting, we looked for a place to stay. Someone walking his dog advised us to check out DanHostel, so we did. A remarkable tower, don't you think? |
| We were not familiar with the hostel system in Denmark, but it seems like a good alternative to the expensive hotels: in general we found on this trip the prices for night accommodation to range from expensive to outrageous... Someone from a campsite across the road let us in, told us to pay the next morning and gave us bed linen (if you bring your own that •
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