A black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion with stylised red and blue embroidered flowers on a dark background, with a geometric pattern.

Black Silk Obi Pillow -Red and Blue Flowers

£80.00
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A black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion with stylised red and blue embroidered flowers on a dark background, with a geometric pattern.
  • A black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion with stylised red and blue embroidered flowers on a dark background, with a geometric pattern.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Detail of corner of black silk obi cushion with red, pink and gold floral motif.
  • Detail of blue and gold floral symbol on black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion
  • Detail of black silk pillow with hexagon pattern and a large blue and gold floral motif in the corner.
  • Rectangular black silk vintage obi cushion with red and blue flowers with gold accents, plain black cushion behind, on neutral sofa.
  • A black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion with stylised red and blue embroidered flowers on a dark background, with a geometric pattern.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Detail of corner of black silk obi cushion with red, pink and gold floral motif.
  • Detail of blue and gold floral symbol on black silk vintage Japanese obi cushion
  • Detail of black silk pillow with hexagon pattern and a large blue and gold floral motif in the corner.
  • Rectangular black silk vintage obi cushion with red and blue flowers with gold accents, plain black cushion behind, on neutral sofa.
Black Silk Obi Pillow -Red and Blue Flowers

Black Silk Obi Pillow -Red and Blue Flowers

  • c. 1970s
  • Vintage Japanese obi silk
£80.00

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Vivid red and pale blue floral medallions glow against a rich black ground, giving this vintage obi cushion immediate presence. Gold detailing adds warmth, while subtle hexagonal patterning emerges as the light shifts. Bold, decorative and full of character.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 44cm x 29cm / 17.5" x 11.5"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk with floral medallion motifs, hexagonal patterning, and woven gilt detailing in black, red, blue, and gold
  • Reverse: Repurposed vintage kimono silk in black
  • Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base for easy pad removal
  • Includes: Cover only. Insert not included
  • Edition: Limited edition of 4
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, over 50 years old
Returns

If your piece isn’t right, you’re welcome to return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund.

To be eligible, returns should be:

• unused and in original condition

• in original packaging
 where possible
• accompanied by proof of purchase

• sent using a tracked service

To arrange a return, please contact us via our Contact Form with your order number.

For change-of-mind returns, the item cost and standard outbound shipping will be refunded. Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.

If your item arrives faulty or incorrect, all delivery costs will be refunded.

As returns remain your responsibility until received, we recommend using a fully insured tracked service.
Shipping

All pieces are carefully packaged and dispatched from our London studio (UK).

• Dispatch time: 1–2 working days

• UK delivery: 2–3 working days

• Europe: typically 5–10 working days

• Rest of world: typically 7–14 working days

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout.

US orders include duties and taxes.
Other international customers may be responsible for local customs charges.
Ethical Production

Each piece is handmade in our UK studio as part of a considered approach to making, using carefully sourced vintage Japanese silks.

• Genuine vintage kimono silks and obi belts dating from the 1930s onwards

• Sourced in Japan for their craftsmanship, character, and history

• Repurposed and reimagined for contemporary interiors

• Limited in number — once gone, it cannot be repeated

Each piece begins a new chapter for a textile that has already lived one life.

Packaging is fully recyclable, with materials chosen to reduce environmental impact wherever possible.
Care

Your vintage silk piece is made from delicate materials and should be handled with care:

• Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve colour

• Reshape gently after use to maintain form

• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use

• Do not machine wash or tumble dry

• Professional cleaning by a specialist is recommended

Made from authentic vintage Japanese silk, each piece may show gentle signs of age. This is part of its character and history.

What does the hexagon pattern on this piece mean?

Kikkou (亀甲)

The hexagon pattern represents longevity, good fortune and protection.

Inspired by the shell of the tortoise, one of Japan's most sacred animals and believed to live ten thousand years.

An ancient motif, kikkou can also be found on Samurai armour designs.
Hexagon pattern on Japanese silk textile inspired by tortoiseshell (Kikkō)

Mid-Shōwa Period

The Shōwa era spanned 1926 to 1989, its name meaning 'enlightened peace' — a period of extraordinary contrast, from wartime turbulence to postwar renaissance. Many of our textiles date from the heart of this era.

The Fukuro Obi

The fukuro obi (袋帯, "bag sash") is the most widely worn of the formal obi, a long elegant sash woven with intricate patterns, tied at the back in the distinctive taiko knot (named for its drum-like shape) that is the hallmark of Japanese formal dress.

This piece is made from a fukuro obi, its silk carrying the beauty of a craft tradition refined over centuries.

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