[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, festive ideas (51–60)
Authentic Odairi-sama (the imperial prince/doll in Hina Matsuri)
Let’s use five sheets of origami paper to make a refined Odairi-sama (the Emperor doll) dressed in a full kimono! Prepare white for the face, black for the hair, and three additional sheets in any colors you like.
For the outermost kimono layer, a traditional Japanese pattern is recommended—it will make the outfit look gorgeous.
Stack all five sheets together, fold them, align the center, and cut; then fold each part separately.
Be careful when using scissors.
This is a detailed, intricate design, best suited for people who love origami or dexterous older adults.
The three-layered kimono is stunning, and you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment when it’s finished!
plum blossoms
Plum blossoms have long been beloved by the Japanese as flowers that herald the arrival of spring.
Because they announce the start of the season, they are considered auspicious.
Their Chinese characters also carry the meaning of bringing abundance, which adds to their good fortune.
As flowers to accompany Hina dolls, which are displayed with wishes for children’s health and growth, plum blossoms are a perfect choice.
This origami plum blossom is easy to make with simple steps.
There is a step where you use scissors to shape the petals, so please handle them with care.
Make lots of them and enjoy arranging them in different ways, such as creating a garland or making a wreath by attaching them to a backing.
A decorative bonbori lantern that can be stood up for display
Let’s make bonbori lanterns, an essential decoration for Hina dolls! Since these can stand upright, they’re perfect to display alongside your actual Hina dolls.
First, use origami paper in pink, white, purple, or similar colors to create the lantern light section.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners toward the center to make creases.
Open it back into a square, then fold in the corners so that the four points disappear, forming the bonbori shape.
Color the top and bottom edges of the bonbori to match the color of the support post.
For the post, cut a sheet of origami in half.
Use the remaining half by folding it into a small square several times to make the base.
Finally, assemble the pieces and you’re done! Origami with traditional Japanese patterns also works beautifully for the light section.
Simple and cute Hina dolls
Here we introduce cute origami Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama).
A key point of this origami is that you can draw the faces yourself—eyes, mouth, and so on.
Older adults can draw them, and of course staff members or caregivers can draw them too.
You’ll end up with charming, one-of-a-kind Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama! For the folding, align the corners to make triangles and fold along the pre-made creases.
Try making them while having fun—for example, folding together with older adults who may find it a bit tricky.
Finish by matching outfits folded from origami paper in colors like blue or pink.
You can also paste the completed origami onto a paper plate or backing board to make a lovely decoration.
[For Seniors] Origami crafts to brighten up Hinamatsuri: A collection of decorative ideas (61–70)
Hinamatsuri Origami Wreath
This is a bright and cute Hina doll wreath.
Wreaths can seem difficult to make, but with simple steps you can easily create one using origami.
The base of the wreath and both the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) figures can be made with just three folds each.
To complete the wreath, connect the folded pieces one by one and secure them with glue.
For the Emperor and Empress, fold them three times in the indicated order, then draw their faces.
Attach the Emperor and Empress to the wreath, and it’s finished.
It looks like something you can enjoy making together with other seniors.
Creating such a cute craft is sure to spark conversation and make the activity lively.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced origami ideas perfect for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day). From Hina dolls and peach blossoms to paper lanterns, each project lets you shape the colors of the season with your fingertips. Enjoy a moment that welcomes spring by doing origami together with older adults.