Handmade hair accessories for Shichi-Go-San! Ideas using tsumami-zaiku and artificial flowers too
How about adding a splash of color to your child’s special Shichi-Go-San day with a handmade hair accessory? Hairpieces that make a kimono outfit even more festive are actually surprisingly easy to create! In this article, we introduce a variety of recommended DIY hair accessories for Shichi-Go-San—from traditional designs made with tsumami-zaiku to modern styles using artificial flowers.
Many can be made easily with materials from 100-yen shops, so try choosing your favorite supplies together with your child.
Celebrate your child’s big day in grand style with a one-of-a-kind hair accessory found nowhere else in the world!
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Handmade Hair Accessories for Shichi-Go-San! Ideas Using Tsumami Zaiku and Artificial Flowers (11–20)
Rabbit and flower hair ornament
When it comes to hair accessories for Shichi-Go-San, tsumami-zaiku is a classic choice.
The item I’d like to introduce is a hair ornament featuring a rabbit and flowers.
You can make the flower petals—the star of the accessory—and the rabbit’s ears using tsumami-zaiku.
For the tsumami-zaiku parts, use chirimen crepe fabrics in the necessary colors; the rabbit’s face can be made with a half-sphere of Styrofoam, and other decorations can be created with beads, etc., so it’s great that you can get all the materials at a local craft store.
When you make it yourself, it’s also a lovely idea to match the flower colors of the hair ornament to the color of your child’s kimono.
Tsumami-zaiku may look difficult, but there are many tutorial videos on YouTube and elsewhere, so why not take this opportunity to give it a try?
Hair ornament with a silver bira-bira featuring a rabbit and flowers
A rabbit made with small steel balls, and flowers crafted from chirimen crepe! Add dangling silver bira ornaments and you’ll get not only cuteness but also a touch of sophistication.
Use the steel balls as the rabbit’s face.
Because the ears form a small three-dimensional shape, it might feel tricky to make unless you’re dexterous.
But that’s exactly why, if you put care into the finish, the cuteness doubles! Pair it with flowers or butterflies of a similar size and it becomes a lovely hair accessory on its own.
Then add silver bira for extra luxury—you might just feel like gliding gracefully as you walk.
Hair accessory made of craft cloth and artificial flowers
This is a hair accessory made by attaching craft cloth to a hair comb to create a base, then gluing on your choice of artificial flowers and parts.
The craft cloth is sticker-type, so there’s no need for sewing—great for those who aren’t confident with needlework.
Choose artificial flowers that match the color of your kimono or outfit.
Start by attaching the larger flowers first, then fill in the gaps as you arrange the rest.
A key tip is to vary the angles rather than sticking everything in the same direction.
Adding other elements like mizuhiki cords or kumihimo braids will make the accessory even more striking.
A striking flower clip hair accessory
Hair accessories arranged with flower clips are glamorous and make a strong impression, so they’re sure to delight little children.
Simply cut felt finely into flower shapes, glue them onto construction paper, and combine them so the petals spread out in a circle.
If you recreate the stem with decorative parts as well and pair it with hanging ornaments and dangling beads, the finish will be even better.
Since the design is simple, we recommend experimenting with color combinations to expand your variations!
Plum knot hair ornament
The plum knot, long cherished as an auspicious way of tying, is known for being “tight and won’t come undone,” so it’s used for things like the mizuhiki cords on wedding gift envelopes.
Since this hair ornament features the plum knot, it’s perfect for celebratory occasions like Shichi-Go-San! You can make it with just a single cord.
Getting the shape nicely balanced is a bit tricky, but if you don’t like it, you can simply undo it.
Try making it while holding parts in place temporarily with cellophane tape.
You’ll want to experiment with cords in all kinds of colors!
Mizuhiki hair ornament
These handmade hair accessories use mizuhiki—the decorative cords often found on wedding gift envelopes.
You can buy mizuhiki at 100-yen shops, tie it into a design, attach it to a hairpin, and you’re done! It’s quick, compact, and super cute.
There are several styles of mizuhiki knots, so look them up and pick your favorite.
It might be a good idea to make a few and choose the one that best matches your outfit.
Because they’re on the smaller side, they also make great little gifts—for example, for a friend’s child celebrating Shichi-Go-San.
Handmade hair accessories for Shichi-Go-San! Ideas using tsumami-zaiku and artificial flowers (21–30)
Hair accessory with tsumami-zaiku made from ribbon
When it comes to tsumami-zaiku, people often think of chirimen crepe fabric, but this idea uses ribbon.
Make petal pieces by folding the ribbon into ken-tsumami points, cut them in half, then adhere them to a fabric-covered foam ball to form a flower.
Prepare additional parts like bundled ribbons, mizuhiki tied into a bow, and gold picks, and finish by attaching everything to a comb with the flower as the centerpiece for a balanced look.
Try varying the colors and components to create your own original hair accessory.