[For Seniors] Origami Crafts to Brighten Hinamatsuri: A Collection of Decorative, Festive Ideas

Three Court Ladies

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold cute Hina dolls for Hinamatsuri: the Three Court Ladies (seated hina).

The dolls lined up on the tier just below the Emperor and Empress are the three court ladies.

They are said to serve right beside the main figures.

Would you like to have fun making these three court ladies with origami? Let’s start by making the kimono they wear.

There aren’t any difficult steps, so it’s great for origami beginners.

Even those who aren’t good at crafts should find it easy to make.

It’s also nice that you can complete everything with just one sheet.

For the finishing touch, draw the three court ladies’ faces on construction paper and stick them on, and you’ll have an adorable set of three court ladies.

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Five Musicians

[Hinamatsuri Origami] How to Fold the Second Set of Five Court Musicians (Origami no Jikan)

These are origami figures of the Five Court Musicians that accompany and enliven the Emperor and Empress dolls.

The Five Musicians are performers of Noh music, and each of the five holds a different instrument—that’s their hallmark! This origami is great for group crafting, so it’s perfect to try in day-service activities.

Seniors can enjoy making them while chatting together.

Create the faces, kimonos, and instruments separately, then assemble them at the end.

Feel free to customize the kimonos with your preferred colors and patterns to add your own flair.

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folding fan

[Origami] Super Easy! How to Fold a Fan for New Year’s and Hinamatsuri ORIGAMI

This is a “folding fan” you can give to the hina dolls you made or adapt for hanging decorations.

The steps are simple, but you can create a realistic fan with origami.

Because origami requires dexterous finger movements, it’s expected to have brain-training benefits.

Fingers are said to be the “second brain,” as they contain many nerves connected to the brain.

Since we move our fingers based on commands from the brain, using your fingertips for origami helps activate the brain.

Origami fans are useful not only for Hina Matsuri displays but also as New Year’s decorations, so try making them for various occasions.

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Hina doll made from a single sheet of origami paper

[Hinamatsuri] Make Hina Dolls from a single uncut sheet / Origami Hina Dolls tutorial (Origami Man)

Introducing a hina doll you can make with a single sheet of origami paper.

When it comes to single-sheet origami, many people imagine designs that require scissors, but this method doesn’t involve any cutting, so even those who aren’t comfortable using scissors can try it with ease.

First, crease the paper to form triangles, then keep folding along the lines.

There are a few fiddly steps, so if anyone seems to be struggling, staff members should support them as they go.

The finished piece looks very realistic, so you’ll really feel a sense of accomplishment when it’s done.

Please use this as a reference and give it a try!

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peach blossoms

[Made with origami] How to make a plump and cute “peach blossom” / [Make with origami] Cute “peach blossom”

Peach blossoms are said to possess not only cuteness but also powers like warding off misfortune and evil.

These vibrant, life-filled flowers are traditionally displayed during Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)! In this article, we’ll show you how to easily make peach blossoms with origami.

The adorable petals are also great for wall decorations or hanging ornaments! First, cut the origami paper to the size you need, then use scissors to round off the sketched areas.

Crease the folds and fold along them.

Attach five of these pieces together to form the parts of a peach blossom.

Gently open each petal to shape it, and finish by adding a bead in the center! Since this origami uses fine finger movements, why not incorporate it into craft activities at day-service facilities?

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Simple and cute Hina dolls

Here is an easy hina doll craft that you can display on a wall or standing up.

Prepare black and gold origami paper for the kimono of the empress (ohina-sama) and the emperor (odairi-sama), and start by folding the torso.

It’s helpful to draw guide marks and fold lines before you begin.

Once the torso is done, make the face and head, then draw the eyes and mouth.

Attach accessories like the crown and fan to finish.

Displaying them standing on a tiered platform is lovely, but you can also enjoy various arrangements, such as attaching them to a wreath to make a hanging decoration, depending on your creativity.

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Hina dolls you can place and display

[Origami Hina Dolls] Displayable Hina Dolls – Origami Hina doll

When today’s seniors were children, some of them celebrated by displaying seven-tiered Hina dolls at home.

While seven-tiered Hina displays are beautiful, many families stopped setting them out because they take up too much space.

So why not try making handmade Hina dolls that can be displayed in a small area? Use washi-patterned origami paper to create the bodies.

By opening the final folded section, they will stand upright.

Cut small pieces of black origami paper to make the faces, then dress them in kimonos.

Origami, which requires dexterous finger movements, helps improve concentration and stimulates the brain, making it recommended for seniors.

Enjoy making origami while also helping to prevent cognitive decline.

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