How to Make Simple Fabric Kanzashi Flowers

Fabric Kanzashi Flowers are a beautiful interpretation of fabric origami. They are traditional Japanese folded flowers made from small squares of silk. However many modern American crafters have had success creating these pretty petals with cotton or synthetic fabrics. They are typically worn by women as hair ornaments in traditional hairstyles. It can be attached to a purse, a shirt, a barrette or any other fashion accessory of your choice.

Fabric Kanzashi Flowers are so simple to make and a few can be made in front of the tv in an evening. There are many different ways to make kanzashi flowers, depending upon the type of fabric you are using and what kind of flower you want to create.

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What you will need:

  • Ribbon (two colors, 1 m);
  • Hot glue gun;
  • scissors;
  • Lighter/Candle;
  • Tweezers
  • Embellishments like buttons or beads etc.

How to Make a Simple Fabric Kanzashi Flower

Below video will show you how to make this beautiful Kanzashi fabric flower.

Kanzashi Fabric Flower