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Thread Balls Galore! Temari by Patt Knorpp

Temari are, apparently, traditional Japanese children’s toys. They are balls made from embroidery thread and the remnants of old kimonos, and even though they went out of fashion as toys with the introduction of rubber in Japan, they are still made … Continue reading

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A Woman’s Bag… Kate Kretz’ Vagina Purses

The vagina purses aren’t really functional bags; they are pieces of art, part of the “Psychological Clothing” collection by artist Kate Kretz. Nevertheless, they look pretty awesome… The “Vagina Dentate” and “Fertilization” purse are handmade from velvet, and their imagery … Continue reading

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