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Temari nara (奈良テマリ, nara temari) is a former kunoichi of sunagakure 's kazekage clan and the eldest of the three sand siblings Meaning “hand ball” in japanese, temari (手毬) balls were originally crafted from the scraps of old kimono and used as toys by young children looking for a fun way to pass the time.

After marrying shikamaru nara, she becomes a member of the nara clan and emigrates to konohagakure, where she works as a kunoichi for the village. The japan temari association provides the history of temari as originating from kemari (a football/kickball type game), originally coming from china during the asuka period (538 to 710). Temari are highly valued and cherished gifts, symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty

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Also, the brilliant colors and threads used are symbolic of wishing the recipient a brilliant and happy life.

Traditionally temari balls were gifted to children on new year’s day to wish for children's happiness

In modern japan, temari are a symbol of both new year and young femininity, and are a common motif on both children’s and young women’s kimono. Temari are beautiful little thread balls They don't have much more use than any other ball I like to make them to keep my hands busy on road trips or while watching movies