"Let's DIY for the Bride♡ A Design Catalog for 'Japanese-Style Ring Pillows' Made with Wooden Masu"

I Want to Prepare a Ring Pillow that Matches the Japanese Style ♡

For brides-to-be who are planning a Shinto ceremony or a traditional wedding, have you already prepared a ring pillow? *

Originally, the exchange of rings is a Christian ritual, but nowadays it is often incorporated into traditional weddings as well.

I want to prepare a design for the ring pillow that resonates with the Japanese aesthetic according to the ceremony style ◎

A Ring Pillow Made from a "Masu" is Recommended ♡

A popular item for DIY Japanese-style ring pillows is the "masu."

A masu is a wooden measuring box. It has been used for a long time to measure rice, seasonings, and sake.

Since it is made from wood, it has the connotation of "matching (ki) trees," making it a common item in celebrations like weddings.

In the traditional wedding performance of "kagamihiraki," sake is poured into a masu and served to guests.

By placing traditional patterned fabric or tsumami craft decorations inside the masu, you can create a Japanese-style ring pillow.

You can purchase a masu online for around 200 yen each, making it budget-friendly and easy to try! ♡

➡ Check out masu available for DIY ring pillows online!

Let’s take a look at some designs of Japanese-style ring pillows using masu as reference! ♡

Design 1: "Masu Ring Pillow" Made from Masu

A masu with a "寿" seal and a cushion made from soft pink chirimen fabric, this ring pillow fits perfectly into the solemn Shinto ceremony.

Design 2: "Masu Ring Pillow" Decorated with Artificial Flowers

A festive masu ring pillow adorned with artificial flowers and mizuhiki. Mizuhiki is a particularly Japanese item used in weddings.

The red and white flowers create a celebratory atmosphere.

Design 3: "Masu Ring Pillow" Made with Fresh Flowers

This one features a masu ring pillow made with fresh flowers!

It’s filled with pine leaves and pom-pom chrysanthemums, decorated with a red braided cord.

A ring pillow made with real flowers is quite rare. Its fleeting beauty on the day is wonderful.

Design 4: "Masu Ring Pillow" with Mizuhiki

A vibrant masu ring pillow DIY-ed with combinations of mizuhiki, decorated with auspicious motifs like cranes and pines.

The part that holds the rings features a red and white braided cord. The favorite point of this design is notably having the cord left long! ♡

Design 5: "Masu Ring Pillow" with Moss Green

Packed with moss green, this ring pillow decorated with three-dimensional flowers made from mizuhiki resembles a small Japanese garden and is quite adorable! ♡

Wrapping the masu with braided cord is another point to replicate.

Design 6: "Masu Ring Pillow" with Tsumami Craft Flowers

A cute masu ring pillow with a cushion made of chirimen and decorated with tsumami craft flowers.

The mizuhiki for the rings is made from a celebratory envelope received from grandparents during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony.

Not only is it cute, but it’s also a unique ring pillow filled with family sentiment! ♡

Design 7: "Masu Ring Pillow" in a Rare Octagonal Shape

The last one to introduce is a uniquely shaped octagonal masu ring pillow.

Both the fabric and artificial flowers are coordinated in green and adorned with plenty of pearls for a sophisticated finish.

The number "eight" symbolizes growth and is an auspicious number! ♡

While it is pricier than a square masu, it is recommended for those wanting a meticulously crafted ring pillow.

➡ Purchase an octagonal masu online

Enhance Your Traditional Wedding with a Masu Ring Pillow ♡

I introduced designs for masu ring pillows that you would want to use for a Shinto ceremony or a traditional wedding.

The masu ring pillow is a unique item that embodies the special feelings associated with traditional weddings.

Let’s prepare it with care while imagining the scene of exchanging rings! ♡

Don’t forget to capture that moment beautifully on the day as well! *