Even New Year's Decorations Can Be This Cute! A Collection of Trendy Handmade Shimenawa Wreath Designs for Newlyweds＊

Recent Shimekazari are Really Cute ♡

After Christmas, as New Year's approaches, you'll start seeing shimekazari decorations everywhere.

Traditionally, shimekazari decorations featured items considered to bring good fortune, such as kelp, yuzu, and daidai, but recently, there has been a trend of various styles of 'shimekazari wreaths' that are super cute ♡

But do you know what 'shimekazari' actually means?

Shimekazari is a standard New Year's decoration, and it is actually seen as a symbol of the sun god. Did you know that?

Shimekazari symbolizes Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess, and is decorated with the wish that the sun will continuously illuminate the world and that the gods will not flee＊

When is the right time to decorate with shimekazari???

It is said that shimekazari should be put up between December 25th and 28th＊

(The 29th is considered unlucky because of the '9' (meaning suffering), and the 31st is not very good either since there is only one day left until New Year's.)

Therefore, if you can't make it between the 25th and 28th, it's recommended to put it up on the 30th＊

Here are some cute shimekazari wreaths I found on Instagram! For those who think, "I missed out this year...", please use this as a reference for next year ♡

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ①

This shimekazari decoration looks very prosperous ♡ Lots of Nanten, rice ears, greens, and cat grass ♡ It perfectly embodies the word 'abundance'＊

It has a wonderful natural taste ♡ Nanten is a good luck charm that means "turning difficulties into blessings" ♩

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ②

A shimekazari wreath with a large lavender ribbon that catches the eye＊ The fluffy yellow mimosa flowers are also very cute ♡

The lavender flowers are drooping, giving it an elegant cuteness ♡

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ③

A colorful and cute shimekazari wreath full of celebratory things like flowers, balls, and fans ♡

The plum blossom mizuhiki is cute, and the fabric with traditional patterns wrapped around the shimekazari is also very glamorous＊

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ④

This is a shimekazari wreath topped with Sylvanian Families dolls!＊

Like Sylvanian Families' rabbits and squirrels, let's welcome the new year cutely and joyfully together ♡

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ⑤

This has a totally different atmosphere from traditional shimekazari! A casual and natural shimekazari wreath＊

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ⑥

A pastel-colored shimekazari wreath is perfect for newlyweds＊ The camellia flowers and the cascading plum blossoms create a very romantic look ♡

With a hidden heart mark in the mizuhiki, let’s wish for a loving new year together ♩

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ⑦

I discovered a marine-themed shimekazari wreath! It is unified in off-white, and the rope replaces the shimekazari!

It is decorated with shells and starfish＊ It's very innovative ♡

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ⑧

This shimekazari decoration is also stylish ♡ The muted colors have an antique feel, and the shabby chic atmosphere is romantic＊

It’s so cute, it could also be used as a table number at a wedding ♡

I want to make it! Too Cute Shimekazari Wreath Design ⑨

A shimekazari wreath in auspicious red and white colors ♡ The large round pom-pom mums stand out＊

It would be nice to make smaller versions for a traditional Japanese wedding reception as an alternative to rosettes＊

Newlyweds should enjoy all the festivities ♡ Let's decorate with cute shimekazari!

The New Year spent as a couple after getting married feels like stepping into building a family, which is very enjoyable＊

Sending New Year's cards, putting up shimekazari, preparing New Year’s dishes…

Let’s preserve Japanese traditions while adding our own cute arrangements to create a New Year culture as a couple and enjoy it together ♡