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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)

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!