[For Seniors] Enjoy Koinobori Indoors: Wall Decoration Ideas Collection

Koinobori (carp streamers) hung up for decoration

[Still in time!] How to Make a Tsumami-Zaiku Carp Streamer (Koinobori) [Hanging Decoration]

We’d like to introduce a hanging carp streamer decoration made with soft-textured chirimen (crepe) fabric.

The carp’s scales are created using tsumami-zaiku.

Tsumami-zaiku involves folding small pieces of fabric and shaping them with tweezers.

Through making this project, older adults can get plenty of fine-motor hand activity.

Even if you don’t use chirimen, it should still turn out cute with ordinary fabric.

You can attach a string to hang the finished piece, or turn it into a garland or wreath—your ideas can expand the possibilities of the project.

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Koinobori made with paper cores

[Craft] Paper Tube Koinobori: Children's Day (Tango no Sekku)

Here’s a cute carp streamer craft using paper tubes.

After you finish a roll of toilet paper or kitchen paper, you’re left with the cardboard tube.

These tubes are usually made of thick paper, and their cylindrical shape makes them perfect for crafting.

Cover the tube with origami paper in colors like red or blue, then cut the tail fin.

Use round stickers to make the eyes and scales and stick them on.

You can display the piece on a wall at this stage.

For an extra touch, punch a hole and insert a chopstick so it can stand upright.

It’s also nice to display in seniors’ rooms.

The shape of the paper tube beautifully captures the rounded form of a carp streamer.

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Koinobori (carp streamer) made from a paper bag

[Koinobori Craft] Decorate a Paper Bag! May Craft Project [Kids’ Crafts] #shorts

Let’s decorate a paper bag and make a koi-nobori (carp streamer) bag.

Any kind of paper bag will work—store-bought or ones you have on hand.

Use shiny or patterned origami paper to create scales for the koi’s body.

You can also use shapes stamped with patterns for the tail fin or the scales.

Stick on eyes made from construction paper, and it’s complete.

Try making lots and decorating a wall with them.

It’s also a great idea to put a gift inside the koi-nobori bag and give it to your grandchild.

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Freestanding Hanging Decoration of Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

Origami Craft for Children's Day: How to Make a Hanging Koinobori Decoration — May Ornament

In May craft classes, you might make origami carp streamers (koinobori), right? You can simply display them as they are, but you’d probably like to showcase the carp streamers that seniors worked so hard on in a lovely way.

So here’s an idea for a hanging ornament stand that can display origami koinobori.

Cut the origami paper into rectangles, attach strings, and hang them like a scroll from the top.

Use a straw to hang the origami backing.

Make a base as well, attach the carp streamers, and it’s complete.

It’s an elegant, stand-type koinobori decoration.

Since it can sit on a table, seniors can enjoy looking at it and feel the spirit of May.

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Hanging decorations for Children’s Day

[Felt] How to Make a Children’s Day Hanging Decoration (No Sewing) — Just Cut and Glue! Perfect with Koinobori 🎏✨

Speaking of May, it’s Children’s Day.

Let’s make a hanging decoration to boost the festive mood! This idea uses felt, but since you assemble it by gluing instead of sewing, it’s easy for seniors to try as well.

First, make a template—thick paper or cardstock works fine.

Trace the template onto the felt and cut it out.

Carefully finish each piece by gluing it together.

Try making lots of Children’s Day–themed motifs like carp streamers (koinobori), oak leaf rice cakes (kashiwa mochi), samurai helmets (kabuto), and festival banners.

They’re so cute that your grandchildren would love receiving them as a gift!

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Koi carp streamers leaping

[Children’s Day Origami] How to fold a cute koi-nobori (carp streamer) 2 with voice commentary ☆ Origami Japanese carp streamer tutorial — decoration for the May seasonal festival

When you think of koinobori, many of you probably picture them swimming energetically across the sky.

This time, we’ll introduce an origami koinobori craft with a lively, dynamic look.

You’ll make the body and head using two sheets of origami paper.

The finished piece looks as if it’s leaping, just like a real koinobori.

Using patterned paper enhances the koinobori’s feel even more.

For older adults, making koinobori may bring back memories of Children’s Day and the Boys’ Festival.

Once finished, you can attach a stick to make a tabletop koinobori, or paste it onto a wreath for display—there are many ways to enjoy your creation.

Carp streamers made with chirimen (crepe) craft

[Stylish ✨] How to Make a Koinobori 🎏 [Indoor Decoration] Chirimen Craft

Chirimen fabric is often leftover from cutting kimonos, and these days you can even find it at 100-yen shops.

Chirimen has a refined texture that’s both soft and supple.

Here’s how to make a carp streamer (koinobori) decoration using chirimen fabric.

Draw the koinobori pattern on the back side of the chirimen, then place another piece of chirimen of the same size on top.

Pin the two pieces so they don’t shift and sew them together.

Once you’ve finished sewing, trim the excess, turn it inside out, and stuff it with cotton.

Add the head, eyes, and fins to finish.

It’s a project that sewing-loving seniors can also enjoy making.