This doll decoration displays not only the emperor and empress dolls, but also includes 3-dimensional decorative items like lanterns, a palanquin, a carriage, and a tiered box. Gather the family and try your hand at this challenging paper craft.
The Girls' Festival is held in Japan on March 3. It is also known as the Peach Festival, due to the peach blossoms in flower at the time, as well as being called "Joshi no Sekku." Originally it was a festival to repel disasters and calamities, and to pray for the health of all people regardless of age or gender. In the Edo Period, it came to be a festival just for girls, praying that they would grow up successfully. Gorgeous dolls were displayed on a special platform, causing the festival to become known as the Dolls Festival.
This small "hinakazari" (doll decoration) paper craft is easy to make. Display it in your entrance hall or on your desk to celebrate the Girls' Festival!
This is a simple doll set for making emperor and emperess dolls by just folding paper. The lanterns and other small items are made with glue and scissors. It's a great craft project to share with the kids on the day of the Dolls Festival.
This original paper craft is based on a traditional Japanese "hina no tsurushi kazari," or hanging decoration for Girls' Festival.
The ornaments are based on Japanese traditional craft decorations, and each one is a harbinger of good luck.
This mobile features symbols of the Girls' Festival, hanging together in good balance. The cherry blossom and peach motifs will bring an air of spring to your home! Hang it up and enjoy.
This paper craft uses the same techniques as shadow boxes, creating 3-dimensional depth by gluing cut-out paper. Make a hagoita (wooden paddle) decorated with a Japanese woman wearing a beautiful kimono.
