VINTAGE JAPANESE YANAGAWA SAGEMON TEMARI BALL HANGING ORNAMENT - PURPLE FLORAL EMBROIDERED MOBILE (77 CM)
An authentic piece of traditional Japanese folk craft: a vintage Sagemon (さげもん) hanging mobile featuring a single, beautifully hand-embroidered Temari ball (飾り毬) on a rich purple background, tied with orange ceremonial braided cord knots and finished with a red-and-white hanging tassel. Handcrafted in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, this elegant hanging ornament measures approximately 77 cm (30.3 in) in total length and weighs 150 grams.
[DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP]- Embroidered Temari Ball (Approx. 12 cm / 4.7 in diameter): Intricately stitched over a royal purple base with delicate layers of pink, white, and pale green silk/cotton threads, forming a radiant starburst chrysanthemum motif (菊文様).- Decorative Accents: Suspended from an orange hanging loop with a traditional Japanese decorative knot (Kitanai / Agemaki knot style) underneath, anchored by a long dual-color red-and-white hanging tassel.
[THE HISTORY & CULTURAL SPIRIT OF YANAGAWA SAGEMON]"Sagemon" is a historic cultural craft originating in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, during the Edo period. Created to celebrate "Hina Matsuri" (the Girls' Peach Blossom Festival on March 3rd), family members hand-craft colorful hanging decorations to express love and prayers for a young girl's health, happiness, and prosperity.
The round "Temari" ball is a central symbol of Sagemon. Its perfect spherical form represents family harmony, peace, and a happy, well-rounded life ("Enman"). Historically, moms and grandmoms embedded small brass bells or rice inside the Temari core so the pleasant sound would protect children from bad luck. Today, single Temari hanging decorations are beloved internationally as refined Asian art pieces, ideal for modern zen interiors, tea spaces, or boho home decor.
[SPECIFICATIONS & MEASUREMENTS]- Origin: Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan- Materials: Silk, Cotton, Metallic Thread Accent, Braided Cord, Wound Thread Base- Total Weight: Approx. 150 g (0.33 lbs)
- Measurements: * Total Hanging Length (Top loop to bottom of tassel): Approx. 77 cm / 30.3 in * Temari Ball Diameter: Approx. 12 cm / 4.7 in
[CONDITION]Offered in genuine vintage pre-owned condition. Displays natural age-related characteristics: light color fading of threads, slight surface wear/soil, subtle sun discoloration, and minor fraying or thread length variations along the tassel base. Retains a gentle vintage textile aroma. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully for exact condition.
[RECOMMENDED USES]- Displaying as a wall, window, or entryway accent piece in living rooms, bedrooms, or zen spaces.- Authentic decorative prop for Japanese traditional festivals, tea ceremonies, or seasonal displays.- Unique collectible for enthusiasts of Temari embroidery, Japanese folk textiles, and handmade Asian crafts.
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