A Must-Have for Japanese Wedding Brides: Stunning Ring Pillows Made from Masu! ♡
2017.11.22 published
A ring pillow made of masu (square wooden sake measuring box) is adorable ♡
We discovered a super cute item perfect for brides planning a traditional Japanese wedding or pre/post-wedding photo shoots with traditional attire ♡
This is a ring pillow made from a masu*
A masu was originally used to measure rice and sake, but now it is considered a good luck item used during weddings and New Year celebrations ◎
Masu engraved with the kanji for "longevity" or names is often used for pouring sake after the ceremonial opening of a sake barrel ♩
Using a masu, a symbol of good fortune, as a ring pillow is really wonderful*
Of course, it can be used by brides for their ceremony, but it should also serve well as a photographic prop for pre/post-wedding shoots ◎
This time, we introduce stylish and cute masu ring pillows*
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ①
A ring pillow where a cushion made of chirimen (Japanese crepe) is stuffed into a masu, adorned with pink and blue origami cranes on top*
Cranes are said to pair for life once they become a couple, making them a perfect motif for weddings ♡
It’s romantic to place wedding rings on cranes resting atop a celebratory masu ♩
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ②
A ring pillow decorated with tsumami-zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric art).
The three-dimensional and vibrant tsumami-zaiku is beautiful ♡
The outer side of the masu is also adorned with tsumami-zaiku, which is a nice touch.
➡ Check how to make tsumami-zaiku here*
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ③
A very stylish ring pillow where a Japanese motif is hand-painted on the side of the masu♡
Complete image available by swiping to the sixth image.
The beautiful fabric in red, white, and gold features a luxurious golden crane ring pillow ♩
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ④
A handmade Japanese-style ring pillow by the bride. It uses crimson and white chirimen fabric, creating a celebratory atmosphere ♡
The ring holder section is styled like mizuhiki (decorative Japanese cord).
Mizuhiki is also used on the outer side of the wooden masu.
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ⑤
A masu ring pillow using artificial flowers and mizuhiki. It’s adorned with large artificial flowers, making it very vibrant.
The inner cushion features a Western design, but thanks to the wooden masu and mizuhiki, it achieves a distinctly Japanese feel.
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ⑥
This design features small artificial flowers in red and white, set inside the wooden masu.
The gold pin adds a stylish accent.
The small flowers surrounding the artificial flowers are also gold, creating a sense of unity.
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ⑦
A simple and sophisticated design for a Japanese-style ring pillow. A pure white chirimen base is adorned with orchids and nandina berries, giving it an adult design.
This design is perfect for a calm traditional wedding.
[For Traditional Weddings & Pre-Wedding Shoots] Masu Ring Pillow ⑧
A masu ring pillow inspired by hakama and white wedding kimono. The attention to detail is impressive♡
This is a design you’d want to take along for pre-wedding photography.
Perfect for Traditional Weddings! Let's Prepare a Masu Ring Pillow ♩
We introduced masu ring pillows perfect for traditional weddings*
If you’re wearing traditional attire, you’ll want to match it with wedding accessories that have a Japanese touch ♡
Masu engraved with "longevity" can be purchased for 249 yen on Rakuten, so DIY brides might want to give it a try.
➡ You can buy the masu with "longevity" from here*