Stunning Embroidered Temari Balls Created by 92 Years Old Grandma (26 pics)

Stunning Embroidered Temari Balls Created by 92 Years Old Grandma — A 92-year-old Japanese woman’s amazing collection of traditional Japanese temari handballs has been unveiled to the public for the first time – She has created nearly 500 unique designs that have been photographed by her granddaughter NanaAkua.

Temari, meaning ‘Hand Ball’ in Japanese, are embroidered toy balls constructed from remnants of old kimonos. Temari balls are a form of folk art that originated in China and came to Japan in 7th century. It soon became a tradition for grandparents and parents to stitch the balls using silk scraps from old kimonos and give them to their children for New Year’s day as the balls symbolize loyalty and true friendship. The technique requires an enormous amount of patience, precision, good eye sight and pretty dexterous fingers. According to Wikipedia the balls would sometimes contain secret handwritten wish for the child, or else contained some kind of noise making object like a bell.

Amazing Balloon Art by Rob Driscoll (20 pics)

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Amazing Balloon Art by Rob Driscoll — British Artist & Magician Rob Driscoll has spent the last 12 months creating a different amazing balloon model every day, including cartoon characters and even a life sized balloon bike. Tricks and balloon twisting author has been doing for a very long time. Rob is known in his magic act, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, has spent time creating famous cartoon characters such as Gru from Despicable Me, Spongebob Squarepants and Sonic the Hedgehog, which he gives away to children at his shows.

Faith in Humanity Restored (11 pics)

Rescued Belgian Malinois has special bond with terminally ill boy - Lucas Hembree is a four-year old boy who suffers from Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic disease, as consequence, children with the disease suffer seizures and severe neurological damage and eventually loose the ability to speak, walk and eat. Lucas may not have many years remaining, but Chester and his wife Jennifer, want their son to experience the best quality of life while he can. So when Lucas began to have difficultly walking, Chester investigated getting a service dog to help Lucas. "I was told that a service dog would cost at least $15,000, and that Lucas wasn’t a good candidate because of his deteriorating abilities and his behavior," Chester says. "I refused to accept this answer."

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Unusual Hanging Restaurant in China (9 pics)

Unusual Hanging Restaurant in China — Fangweng restaurant is truly one of the most unusual in the world, because it is literally “Floats” above the ground. Situated on a cliff near the famous cave Sanyou. People come here not only to have a cup of tea, and enjoy the beauty of nature and, of course, to think about eternity. It is located in China, in Hubei Province, about 12km north of the city of Yichang, near Sanyou Cave, or “The Cave of the Three Travelers”.

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Amazing Retro Cars Nested as Surreal Puzzles (5 pics)

Amazing Retro Cars Nested as Surreal Puzzles — Artist Chris Labrooy has been exploring his interests at the intersection of architecture, visual art, typography,  He could subvert and twist familiar everyday things into new typographic and sculptural form. This is the series of digital sculptures titled "Auto Aerobics." Chris has exhibited at the design museum in London and been featured in various series of old and retro American cars, nested as surreal puzzles which some appear to be floating.

Beautiful White Sand Dunes in New Mexico (18 pics)

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Beautiful White Sand Dunes in New Mexico — The White Sands National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in the state of New Mexico, at an elevation of 4235 feet (1291 m). The area is in the mountain-ringed Tularosa Basin and comprises the southern part of a 710-km² (275-mi²) field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. The plant's roots hold a pillar of sand in place, while the surrounding sands are shifted by wind erosion.