[For Kids] Handmade Ideas for Hanging Hina Decorations You’ll Want to Display for the Hina Festival
As Hinamatsuri approaches, have you noticed “tsurushi-bina,” decorations where small dolls like hina dolls are hung on strings? Many families may display them at home.
It’s said that tsurushi-bina began with people decorating items made from fabric scraps.
In this article, we’ve gathered handmade tsurushi-bina ideas perfect for Hinamatsuri.
We introduce a wide range—from beautiful ornaments overflowing with traditional Japanese charm to ones you can make with origami or items from 100-yen shops.
Please use these ideas as inspiration and try making tsurushi-bina to brighten up your Hinamatsuri.
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[For Kids] Decorations for Hinamatsuri! A Collection of DIY Tsurushi-bina Ideas (21–30)
Tsumami-zaiku
Here’s an idea for making a hanging hina display using tsumami-zaiku.
Tsumami-zaiku is a technique that involves pinching and folding small pieces of fabric to create shapes.
Why not give it a try while appreciating its long history dating back to the Edo period? Make various motifs like balls, temari, cherry blossoms, and chrysanthemums, and combine them as you like.
Although the work is delicate, it conveys a sense of deep affection.
By the way, for spherical shapes like temari, using styrofoam balls from 100-yen shops makes the process smoother.
patterned drawing paper
Let’s make a hanging Hina decoration using patterned construction paper.
First, cut and paste plain and patterned construction paper to create your motifs.
Try using the patterned paper for parts like the Hina dolls’ kimonos.
Next, once you have all your motifs, lay a piece of thread taut on your work surface and place the motifs on top of it.
At this stage, decide what goes where.
After that, simply tape the thread and motifs together to finish.
You can probably make an origami version of a hanging Hina decoration the same way, too.
100-yen shop items
You can make a tsurushi-bina using only items from a 100-yen shop.
The materials include decoration balls, colorful bells, round beads, and openwork bells.
There are likely other useful items too, so feel free to pick what you like.
Once you’ve gathered everything, thread them onto strings and hang them from a bamboo embroidery hoop to finish.
Even if you buy a variety of items, you should be able to complete it for around 1,000 yen.
You can keep costs down while achieving an authentic look.
Kukuri Flower
If you’re making a hanging hina decoration with chirimen crafts, one thing you’ll definitely want to master is the kukuri-bana.
A kukuri-bana is a small flower often used as an accent in hanging ornaments.
It may not stand out much among the tsurushi-bina, but having it versus not having it makes a big difference in the overall impression.
Because it’s small, it can subtly fill gaps and also adds a touch of color.
If you want it to have more presence, you can try linking several kukuri-bana together.
Temari ornaments made with Liberty (fabric)
Here’s an idea for an easy temari-style hanging decoration that anyone can make.
First, prepare a styrofoam ball.
Make several slits in it while keeping a temari look in mind.
Next, apply adhesive to the surface and attach fabric scraps to cover it—one piece is now complete.
Make many of these and hang them up.
Traditional Japanese patterns are lovely, but using Liberty prints for a more Western look is also nice.
You could also try variations like fabrics featuring popular characters.
Umbrella Tsurushi Decorations
Here’s an idea for kasa-hō tsurushi decorations, which you often see during Hina Matsuri.
A kasa-hō tsurushi is a hanging decoration where various handcrafted ornaments are suspended from a ring that looks like an umbrella.
You can hang the umbrella portion itself from the ceiling or a stand to enjoy it.
If you plan to make a kasa-hō tsurushi, the quickest way is to buy a kit.
Parts like the ring for the traditional Japanese-style decoration are pre-made, so you can get started smoothly.
By the way, the hanging ornaments are typically chirimen (crepe) crafts.
I hope you’ll make one and savor its beautiful form.
Small temari ornament
If you’re aiming for cuteness, small temari-style ornaments are a perfect fit.
In this project, you decorate Styrofoam balls to make them look like temari.
If you make several, line them up in a row and thread a string through them.
Once done, prepare several strands the same way, hang them from a rod, and you’re finished.
Having Styrofoam balls in various sizes will make the display even more striking when arranged together.
It’s also important to choose the right colors and patterns.
Decide while considering the balance with your other decorations.
origami
An idea for a hanging Hina decoration made with origami that’s sure to impress.
In this project, you create items related to the Hina Matsuri with origami and hang them up.
Try making the Emperor and Empress dolls, diamond-shaped mochi, and bonbori lanterns.
You could also use gold origami paper to make a fan or express kimono patterns with traditional Japanese designs.
Anyone who loves origami is sure to enjoy this.
By the way, when hanging them, it’s recommended to attach them to the string with glue—this helps keep them from falling off even when they sway.
cherry blossoms
Here’s a cute sakura blossom craft that’s sure to come in handy.
All you need are chirimen fabric and cotton.
You’ll form the cherry blossom by wrapping the cotton with the chirimen.
This creates a plump, three-dimensional flower.
Combined with the texture of chirimen, it gives a very charming look.
You can hang it as is, or display it together with other handmade ornaments.
Once you master it, you can use it for other spring events as well.
ring-shaped hanging ornament
Here’s a hanging decoration with a unique look: a ring-style mobile.
This version features hina dolls suspended inside a ring made from craft tape.
For example, you could imagine the craft tape ring as the moon and seat the Emperor and Empress dolls there—how about that? You can also customize it by threading strings through the ring or decorating the sides of the ring.
A single finished ring looks charming on its own, and displaying several in a row would be striking as well.
In conclusion
At first glance, these handmade decorations may seem difficult, but once you learn the steps, some are easy to tackle. Prepare materials like washi paper and chirimen fabric, and try making Japanese-style items perfect for Hinamatsuri. Another plus is that people of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy them. They’ll add a festive touch to gatherings with kids or family celebrations of Hinamatsuri. Give handmade hanging hina decorations a try—they create a photogenic atmosphere, too.