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by Yuka Morii
Clay sculpture
Rolling ball of thread-like fur from Nakatado that tumbles along twilight paths, expanding when challenged.
A yokai from the folklore of Nakatado District. As people walk along the road at dusk, a gray, furry ball resembling a traditional temari (a ball made by winding thread around itself) comes rolling up and clings to their feet. Though they kick it away in annoyance, it grows larger with every kick. Eventually, it becomes so enormous that it fills the space between their legs, making it impossible to walk.
A yokai from the folklore of Nakatado District. As people walk along the road at dusk, a gray, furry ball resembling a traditional temari (a ball made by winding thread around itself) comes rolling up and clings to their feet. Though they kick it away in annoyance, it grows larger with every kick. Eventually, it becomes so enormous that it fills the space between their legs, making it impossible to walk.