Perfect for Traditional Attire: 15 Designs of Japanese-style Ring Pillows Made with Wooden Masu

I Want to Prepare a Ring Pillow with a Japanese Touch!

Dressed in traditional Japanese wedding attire, it is common for couples to have Shinto or Buddhist ceremonies. Recently, there has been an increase in couples wearing hakama and shiro-muku even at Western-style ceremonies.

If you are having a ceremony in a traditional outfit, a ring pillow with a Japanese design is a must-have.

Ring pillows, which originated overseas, are typically designed to complement wedding dresses, with standard items like cushions or glass slippers.

However, if you are exchanging rings while dressed in traditional attire, you would want the ring pillow, which plays an important role, to also reflect the atmosphere of a Japanese wedding♡

The Popular Design of a Japanese Ring Pillow Uses a [Wooden Masu]♡

A classic choice for a Japanese ring pillow is a design made using a [wooden masu].

Originally, the masu was a tool used for measuring rice during tax collection.

Nowadays, it is seldom used in daily life, but it is still used as a container for good luck, typically for celebrations and prayers♡

When performing "kagami biraki" at a wedding, guests are often served sake in masu.

This ring pillow made from a traditional and auspicious masu is introduced here♡

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 1: A wooden masu ring pillow inspired by hakama and shiro-muku. Water strings embellish the chest area♡

The green hanging fabric is faithfully recreated.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 2: A three-dimensional design using tsumami zaiku and tassels. The rings are threaded through braided cords.

A design that stands out on top of the masu makes it easier for guests in the back to see it too♡

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 3: A ring pillow inspired by shiro-muku and hakama. It looks like the couple is snugly nestled inside the masu♡

The attention to detail is impressive, contributing to its high quality!

Being able to customize it to match your own shiro-muku or colored uchikake would likely add sentimental value.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 4: A ring pillow decorated with pink and green artificial flowers, with the wedding rings perched on top of the masu.

The outside of the masu is tied with red mizuhiki.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 5: A ring pillow made with pure white chirimen for the cushion, adorned with tsumami zaiku made from traditional patterned chirimen around it.

This simple and mature design is perfect for a sacred Shinto ceremony.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 6: A Japanese-style ring pillow that was DIY-ed using materials from a 100-yen store. The golden berries as accents are unique and lovely!

It seems the couple made one each to be carried by their friends.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 7: A combination of a cushion made from chirimen fabric and a large mizuhiki. Mizuhiki is also an item that has a traditional Japanese feel, making it a great choice for DIY.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 8: A ring pillow inspired by a lush green nature theme♡ It's perfect for couples having their ceremony at a venue with a garden.

Using green moss to evoke the imagery of moss could also be a nice touch.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 9: A ring pillow adorned with tsumami zaiku flowers♡ The pure white cushion contrasts beautifully with the vibrant flowers.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 10: A ring pillow decorated with preserved flowers of bright red roses and white hydrangeas, along with light green tassels.

The bold combination of red, white, and green brings a refreshing Japanese essence.

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 11: A trendy cushion-type ring pillow featuring embroidered hand illustrations.

Placed in a red masu and tied with red cords, this makes it perfect for a traditional Japanese wedding♡

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 12: A ring pillow adorned with starfish and plumeria to evoke a summer feel.

Ring pillows with shells and such motifs are popular among brides for resort weddings, but using a masu is a rare and unique design♩

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 13: This wooden masu ring pillow has a design where rings are placed on the neck of origami cranes. Cranes are auspicious birds symbolizing a harmonious couple who will be together for life.

May you always be a couple as close as these two cranes♡

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 14: A handmade ring pillow crafted by the bride using red and white chirimen and cord. The cord is tied in a mizuhiki style. The simple design is stylish♡

Designs of Wooden Masu Ring Pillows That Match Kimonos

Design 15: A ring pillow wrapped in chirimen with a Hina doll pattern around the wooden masu, tied with golden cords, and finished off with a single pearl♡

This design gives a warm and soft impression.

Introducing Wooden Masu Ring Pillows♡

We have introduced wooden masu ring pillows that brides expect for traditional Japanese weddings.

Why not use this as a reference when ordering or crafting your own?

Let’s create a wonderful ring pillow that uses plenty of traditional materials like mizuhiki and chirimen♡