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

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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!

Handmade Hair Accessories for Shichi-Go-San! Ideas Using Tsumami Zaiku and Artificial Flowers (31–40)

Maiden Ribbon Hair Accessory

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Maiden Ribbon Hair Accessory

Let’s try making a maiden-style ribbon—a bow that looks fairly large compared to the head—by hand! It’s a simple idea, but it instantly adds a blossoming, cute look.

Although it’s called a ribbon, you won’t actually tie it; instead, you sew and cinch the center.

This keeps the shape firmly set so it won’t fall apart as you move.

Using kimono offcuts works beautifully and suits Shichi-Go-San’s traditional attire.

A single accent with a patterned fabric is lovely, too!

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Headdress that suits traditional Japanese attire

How to make natural Japanese-style hair accessories

Headdress that suits traditional Japanese attire

How about a headdress with a charming Japandi vibe that pairs perfectly with both kimono and Western outfits? It’s a chic-and-cute item recommended for kids who want to feel a little more grown-up.

The materials—tassels, pearls, flowers, ribbons, and more—are all easy to find at 100-yen shops.

Wrap ribbon around wire, shaping it as you go while attaching it with a hot glue gun.

Create the ribbon shape by adding pleats, and make sure the wire is hidden by the ribbon.

Finish by attaching pearls, tassels, tulle, and flowers in that order.

You could even let your child pick their favorite flowers!

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Butterfly Hair Ornament

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Butterfly Hair Ornament

When it comes to hair accessories for girls, flowers are the classic choice! But sometimes they can feel a bit lacking… In those moments, a butterfly tsumami-zaiku piece adds the perfect accent.

Just attach it to a pin and add it to your existing floral hairpiece to create a more glamorous look.

You can also make a larger one and let the butterfly be the main feature.

Use chirimen crepe for the wings and floral stamens (pips) for the antennae.

It’s made with just two basic tsumami-zaiku techniques—the round fold and a simple pleated fold—so even beginners can make it with confidence.

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Hair ornament with decorative beads

[Easy 100-yen DIY] For Shichi-Go-San! Make a Japanese-style hairpin (hair accessory) with chirimen fabric – DIY / Homemaker

Hair ornament with decorative beads

It’s a great idea to make a hair accessory using a decorative ball with a cute, round shape! The method is simple: first, glue chirimen crepe fabric onto a styrofoam core and shape it into a sphere.

Trim the details neatly with scissors, then insert a T-shaped hairpin into the round piece.

Be careful at this step, as the tip is sharp and you could get hurt.

Finally, add decorative parts to refine the details, and you’re done.

This accessory seems perfect for adding a subtle touch of style to a girl’s look.

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Wisteria flower hair ornament

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Wisteria flower hair ornament

How about a hair accessory featuring wisteria blossoms in a beautiful, vivid purple? Once you’ve prepared felt with a floral pattern, all you need to do is tie it into petal shapes.

Then, carefully use glue to create the green leaf portions as well.

Mixing in yellow—which pairs nicely with wisteria’s purple—will give it a more polished, authentic finish.

It has a festive yet slightly subdued look, so it’s perfect for those who don’t want anything too flashy.

Conversely, if you prefer something more eye-catching, try adding more colors to the mix!

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In conclusion

Handmade hair accessories can make your child’s Shichi-Go-San celebration even more memorable.

Using the ideas introduced as a reference, why not create one with love to match your child’s preferences and kimono colors? It will surely become a wonderful memory!