Handmade display ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) decorations
Hina dolls are displayed for Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival, to wish for girls’ healthy growth and well-being.
Some of you may be looking for ideas on how to decorate in a limited space or how to create a photogenic setup.
In this article, we’ve gathered handmade display ideas that we recommend for Hinamatsuri decorations.
We’ll introduce everything from traditionally beloved Japanese-style decorations to arrangements with a modern touch.
Use this as inspiration for handmade displays—combine your favorite small items to design your setup, or enjoy drawing illustrations to accompany it.
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Handmade display ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) decorations (11–20)
Hina dolls made with paper plates
Hina dolls and an imperial prince made with paper plates.
Use a paper plate folded in half as the base, then make and paste the hina doll and the prince on top.
How about using leftover items you have at home, such as origami paper, colored construction paper, or wrapping paper? You can also decorate them with washi tape or stickers.
It’s a fun craft to enjoy with children as you prepare for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
Because the paper plate is folded in half, the decoration wobbles cutely like a roly-poly toy when you nudge it.
tiered platform for Hina dolls
Let’s display handmade Hina dolls! Here are ideas for making a tiered Hina stand out of origami.
Prepare the following: for a small stand, two sheets of 15 cm by 7.5 cm origami; for a medium stand, two sheets of 15 cm origami; for a large stand, three sheets of 15 cm origami; plus glue or double-sided tape.
Use this idea to showcase Hina dolls made from origami or other materials! The feel changes with the colors and patterns of the paper, so customizing it is part of the fun.
Make crisp creases for a neat finish!
Hinamatsuri wreath
For those who want to display Hina dolls but don’t have much space, how about a Hinamatsuri wreath you can hang on a wall or door? Prepare round pom-poms in colors that evoke the festival, such as pink, green, and white.
First, thread the pom-poms onto wire to make the base of the wreath.
Next, using pom-poms along with other decorations, craft the Empress (Ohinasama) and Emperor (Odairisama).
If you’re expressing them as rabbits, attach ears made of felt or fabric scraps, and use beads or decorative tape for the eyes and nose.
Finally, thread string through the Empress and Emperor and attach them to the wreath base—and you’re done!
In conclusion
We have introduced various decorations, including the tiered display that’s synonymous with Hinamatsuri, as well as garlands and hanging ornaments.
You can create displays full of handmade charm by adding modern touches or giving them a Korean-inspired finish.
Making and decorating together with family or friends will make the Hinamatsuri celebration even more enjoyable.
It’s also a good idea to leave a space for photos and take commemorative pictures.