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[For Kids] Handmade Ideas for Hanging Hina Decorations You’ll Want to Display for the Hina Festival

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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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cherry blossoms

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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.

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ring-shaped hanging ornament

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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.

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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.