Handmade hair accessories for Shichi-Go-San! Ideas using tsumami-zaiku and artificial flowers too

Hair accessory with a white ribbon and flowers

[100-Yen Shop DIY] Even beginners can do it—there’s still time for Shichi-Go-San! Perfect for kimono: trying tsumami-zaiku hair accessory making

A hair accessory idea that’s perfect for Shichi-Go-San kimono: a large white ribbon adorned with a cute plum blossom.

Traditional Japanese hair accessories may seem difficult, but they’re mostly repetitive fine work—so give it a try! Make the base ribbon from white chirimen crepe, then create the flowers using tsumami-zaiku techniques with the same chirimen fabric.

These days you can even find chirimen at 100-yen shops, and fabric stores sell remnants as well.

Use Edo cord to form an additional ribbon, attach everything to the white ribbon, and finish by adding a hair clip—done!

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A hair ornament with a tassel

How to make a tassel hair ornament with tsumami-zaiku for Shichi-Go-San and Coming-of-Age Day | DIY handmade kanzashi flower

When you see it, you’ll probably think, “Oh, this thing.” A tassel is a type of hanging ornament.

When something that sways with your body’s movements is attached, it really stands out on its own.

You make flowers and leaves out of chirimen fabric, decorate with wire wrapped in cord, add feathers, and the main hair ornament is done.

Then hook the tassel onto the pre-made hook-shaped part, and it’s complete! The look gives quite a mature impression.

It might even make you feel sentimental, like, “When did you grow up so much…?”

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Manicure flower hair accessory

[Wire Craft] How to Make a Manicure-Flower Hair Ornament

Manicure flowers are made by shaping blooms with wire and coloring them with nail polish.

For Shichi-Go-San hair ornaments, tsumami-zaiku is the mainstream choice, but this is recommended if you want something a bit more sophisticated and unique.

Once you’ve created your favorite flowers with wire, color them to match the kimono.

Using beads and other components will make them even more glamorous.

You don’t have to stick to flowers—beautiful creatures like butterflies also make lovely motifs.

Try making them together with your child!

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Hair ornament with small flowers and silver bira-bira

[Tsumami Zaiku] Perfect for Shichi-Go-San 💕 How to Make a Snap Hairpin Kanzashi | 4K - petit bonheur -

Let’s try making a hair ornament like a kanzashi with tiny flowers and silver bira-bira, featuring cute little round petals.

You might think tsumami-zaiku—pinching and folding small pieces of fabric—seems difficult, but if you take your time and work carefully, you’ll be fine.

It’s delicate work, but once you’re done, let it dry and use fabric glue to attach the parts together to form the flower shape.

Adding the silver bira-bira gives it a striking luster, making it a perfect match for traditional Japanese attire.

Try making one to match the color of your kimono.

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Rabbit and ribbon hair accessory

Easy! No-sew! Cute bunny ribbon clip [Tsumami Zaiku] HANDICRAFT Shichi-Go-San Girls’ Festival (Hina Matsuri) diycraft / fabriccraft / tsumamizaiku / rabbit

I think many moms and dads want to dress their children in authentic traditional Japanese clothing, but kids tend to prefer wearing items featuring cute characters.

In times like that, a handy option is a hair accessory with a rabbit and a ribbon.

This way, you can keep a touch of Japanese style while adding cuteness.

You can also customize it to suit your child’s tastes by changing the rabbit’s color or even switching to a different animal.

In particular, simply making the rabbit pink is easy, and it instantly makes the overall look much cuter.

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Kanoko’s Hair Ornament

How to Make Cute Kanoko (Yuiwata) – 3 Styles – Shichi-Go-San

For Shichi-Go-San, some children wear their hair in traditional Japanese styles.

A well-known hair accessory that matches these styles is the kanoko.

You’ll need to purchase the kanoko, and there are many colors and tying methods to choose from.

Pick one your child will love, and have Mom or Dad tie it for them.

Adding a kanzashi hairpin together makes it even more glamorous.

The chinkoro, a hair ornament used at the forehead or for bangs, is also recommended.

Using only a kanoko gives a more grown-up look, while only a chinkoro creates a cute impression.

For children, wearing both might be adorable!

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Hair ornament with a Japanese-pattern ribbon

Japanese-pattern ribbon barrette

The idea behind a Japanese-pattern ribbon hair accessory is to layer several ribbons as you finish it.

The key to achieving a well-balanced look is to be precise about how much to overlap and at what lengths.

So use a ruler or measuring tape to take accurate measurements.

It’s also wise to test different arrangements beforehand to see how the patterns will ultimately appear.

While this guide explains how to make it with Japanese-pattern ribbons, you can absolutely use kimono fabric scraps as well.

With a bit of creativity, the cuteness is endless!

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