[For Seniors] Origami Crafts to Brighten Hinamatsuri: A Collection of Decorative, Festive Ideas
As the season gradually brings more warm days, why not make Hina Matsuri decorations and feel the arrival of spring? One of origami’s charms is that with just a single sheet of paper you can create seasonal colors right at your fingertips—three-dimensional Hina dolls, lanterns, peach blossoms, and more.
The careful, fingertip-focused process invites a pleasant sense of concentration, and displaying your finished pieces will instantly bring a spring-like feel to your space.
In this article, we introduce Hina Matsuri origami ideas that older adults can enjoy while working on them.
Each piece lets personality shine through in its expressions and colors, so pick the ones that catch your eye and give them a try.
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[For Seniors] Origami crafts to brighten up Hinamatsuri: A collection of decorative ideas (31–40)
Hinamatsuri wreath
Would you like to make a Hinamatsuri-style wreath adorned with the Emperor and Empress dolls and peach blossoms? There are various ways to fold the hina dolls and peach flowers, so you can enjoy the craft by choosing the designs that make your heart flutter—“How cute! I want to make that!” For the kimono sections, using washi-patterned origami paper will give it an authentic look that really stands out when displayed!
Hina dolls made with toilet paper rolls and origami
This craft uses toilet paper rolls that you might otherwise throw away to make Hina dolls.
It requires very few materials, so if you’re looking for a Hinamatsuri craft, definitely give it a try! The basic method is simply to decorate cut toilet paper rolls with origami or Japanese-patterned paper.
Rounding the corners of the rolls gives them a cute look! You can also make the kimono sleeves three-dimensional to add a touch of elegance.
Since this is a highly flexible craft, try creating your own original Hina dolls!
Hanging ornament of fans
Fans, which are popular as lucky charms, are also recommended as decorations for the Doll’s Festival (Hinamatsuri).
This time, let’s make a hanging fan ornament together with seniors.
Prepare plain, gold, and traditional Japanese-pattern origami paper.
Attach thin strips of the gold and patterned paper to the plain sheet.
Make two identical pieces and accordion-fold them.
Stack the two pieces, staple them together, and when you open them, you’ll have a splendid fan.
Using a variety of colors and patterns lets you enjoy different arrangements.
The folding method is very simple, so try making it with seniors while also giving their fingers a gentle workout.
Paper-plate Hina dolls
This is an easy Hina doll craft you can make with two paper plates.
Cut a paper plate in half, attach washi-pattern origami to it, and fold it—before you know it, you’ll have the Hina doll’s kimono! When the curved edges of the plate overlap, they look just like the front overlap of a kimono.
Next, attach the faces of the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama to their respective kimono pieces, and glue tissue-paper pom-poms so they peek out a little from under the cup—your Hina dolls are complete.
Fix them onto the other paper plate, which serves as the base, with double-sided tape, and hang them on the wall for display.
Cute Hina dolls made from a single sheet
It would be nice for seniors to have Hina dolls they can display in their own rooms, wouldn’t it? Here’s a stand-up Hina doll set you can make from a single sheet of origami paper per doll.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper each for the Odairi-sama (emperor) and Ohina-sama (empress), plus some glue.
You’ll crease by folding corner to corner and work your way up.
There are a few slightly complex folds, so seniors who enjoy origami will find this a fun project.
To make the key folds easier, try marking them with a pen or pencil as guides.
Because it uses fine finger movements, it can also serve as brain training.
Enjoy folding together while chatting with the seniors.
[For Seniors] Origami Crafts to Brighten Up Hinamatsuri: A Collection of Decorative Ideas (41–50)
Hina dolls you can make with just three folds
Just three folds! Here’s a hina doll you can make easily, even if you’re not good at origami.
Using patterned paper gives it a stylish finish, so it’s recommended.
Try making it while chatting with older adults.
First, fold the paper about one-third of the way, then turn it vertically and fold about one-third again.
Finally, angle it and fold the bottom section to the back—done! If you want a rounder head, slightly fold the top outward.
You can also add accents by placing washi tape inside the kimono, draw any face you like, or make and attach a paper crown or shaku; feel free to customize it however you like.
Adding small accessories will give it a more realistic look.
Rabbit Hina Doll (Princess)
The rabbit-themed Hina dolls are very charming and are sure to soothe anyone who looks at them.
The folding method is very simple, making it perfect for craft activities at senior care facilities.
Prepare three sheets of origami paper each for the Empress and the Emperor dolls.
Two of the sheets will be for the kimono, so using different colors will make them look cute.
Use white origami paper to make the faces.
Fold while making clear creases.
Draw the eyes and mouth in any style you like.
Once you dress them in kimono and add accessories, they’re done.
For the hands, using small white round stickers makes it easy.
If you don’t have them, cut small circles out of origami paper and paste them on.
Create these adorable pieces that will instantly bring a Hinamatsuri mood just by placing them on display!