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Let's decorate the bamboo! Stylish handmade Tanabata ornaments

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On Tanabata Day, July 7, many homes and facilities decorate bamboo branches and rooms with various ornaments.

Did you know that each traditional Tanabata decoration carries its own meaning? For example, streamers represent a wish to improve sewing skills, while wastebaskets express the hope to value belongings and stay organized.

In this article, we introduce stylish, handmade ideas for Tanabata decorations.

We’ve gathered not only traditional ornaments but also items perfect for brightening up Tanabata.

Please use these as inspiration and give them a try!

Let's decorate the bamboo! Stylish DIY Tanabata decorations (11–20)

Star garland made by folding three times, cutting, and linking

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When it comes to Tanabata decorations, star-themed designs are the classic choice, and expressing sparkle through shape adds a romantic touch.

This piece shows how to create a distinctive pointed form reminiscent of a star using origami.

You’ll use two sheets of origami paper: fold each into a triangle, draw two lines, and cut along them.

Then, combine the resulting parts to assemble a star shape.

The impression of the finished piece changes depending on the colors you use, so try out various combinations.

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Straw Star Ornament

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Speaking of Tanabata, the stars shining in the night sky are an essential element, and their beauty truly conveys a sense of romance.

This activity is about making a star-themed objet using straws.

You’ll use short, cut pieces of straw, threading five of them with string and arranging them into a star shape.

If you’re not sure how to form the star, it can help to draw a star on paper first and use it as a guide while you shape it.

The impression of the finished star may also change depending on the color of the straws you choose.

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wastebasket

Tanabata Decorations Easy Origami ①: Milky Way, Net Decoration, Casting Net, Shell Decoration, Wastebasket

wastebasket

Let’s make a wastebasket out of origami that looks like a net you can see through, clearly conveying softness and transparency.

The process is simple: fold the origami paper into a triangle, cut slits, then unfold it to create a net-like appearance.

The impression changes depending on how you shape it as you open it up and which colors you choose.

Since the inside and the far side are visible, it might also be nice to incorporate other decorations that evoke Tanabata.

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Sendai Tanabata streamers

Handmade Cute Tanabata Decorations! How to Make a Streamer with Tissue Paper and Origami [With Voice Commentary] Tanabata Series #8 / Grandma’s Origami

Sendai Tanabata streamers

Tanabata arrives just as summer starts to feel full-fledged and the heat sets in, making you want to feel the breeze as much as possible.

This project focuses on that summer wind, creating a Japanese-style streamer using tissue paper and origami.

We’ll make a large flower motif out of tissue paper and combine it with tube-shaped streamers made from origami.

Since you’ll be assembling separately made parts, the key is to think about color balance so that the final piece looks just right.

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drawstring pouch

[Sendai Tanabata] How to Make the Seven Decorations ④ [Drawstring Pouch Edition]

drawstring pouch

Drawstring pouches are symbols of wishes related to money, and their decorations convey a traditional Japanese feel while also adding cuteness.

Let’s create decorations inspired by such pouches by combining origami.

The key is how to add volume through the combination of papers, and it’s important to finish it so it appears softer.

Clear approaches include making it three-dimensional by varying the creases, and filling the inside with crumpled paper to add volume.

Another appeal is that you can express originality through the colors of the origami you use.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for stylish handmade Tanabata decorations—what did you think? Even though they’re stylish, many can be made easily with familiar materials, so children and older adults can enjoy making them too! Let’s create lots of lovely Tanabata decorations and have a fun Tanabata day!