A rectangular cushion with a chinoiserie design featuring phoenix, plum blossom, and fortune hexagon patterns in black, gold, and orange colors, made from upcycled vintage Japanese silk.

Chinoiserie Pillow in Black, Gold and Orange Silk -Repurposed Obi

£80.00
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A rectangular cushion with a chinoiserie design featuring phoenix, plum blossom, and fortune hexagon patterns in black, gold, and orange colors, made from upcycled vintage Japanese silk.
  • A rectangular cushion with a chinoiserie design featuring phoenix, plum blossom, and fortune hexagon patterns in black, gold, and orange colors, made from upcycled vintage Japanese silk.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Black and gold Japanese obi pillow on top of a plain black rectangular pillow on a white background.
  • Detail of black, gold and orange silk obi pillow with blossom motif.
  • Close-up of black obi silk pillow showing intricate gold and orange floral motifs with textured embroidered details.
  • gold and silver crane motif in hexagon on black silk, detail of vintage Japanese obi pillow.
  • view of corner of black silk Japanese vintage obi pillow with gold and silver crane in fortune hexagon.
  • Detail of black silk obi pillow corner with orange and gold blossom pattern
  • A rectangular cushion with a chinoiserie design featuring phoenix, plum blossom, and fortune hexagon patterns in black, gold, and orange colors, made from upcycled vintage Japanese silk.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Black and gold Japanese obi pillow on top of a plain black rectangular pillow on a white background.
  • Detail of black, gold and orange silk obi pillow with blossom motif.
  • Close-up of black obi silk pillow showing intricate gold and orange floral motifs with textured embroidered details.
  • gold and silver crane motif in hexagon on black silk, detail of vintage Japanese obi pillow.
  • view of corner of black silk Japanese vintage obi pillow with gold and silver crane in fortune hexagon.
  • Detail of black silk obi pillow corner with orange and gold blossom pattern
Chinoiserie Pillow in Black, Gold and Orange Silk -Repurposed Obi

Chinoiserie Pillow in Black, Gold and Orange Silk -Repurposed Obi

  • Limited edition of 4
  • Real gilt thread
  • c.1970s vintage Japanese obi silk
£80.00

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Black silk sets a dramatic backdrop for this vintage obi cushion, where glowing gold and vivid orange motifs create immediate impact. Hexagonal forms frame elegant cranes, while plum blossom details add softness and layers of auspicious symbolism. Woven with real gilt thread, the surface catches the light beautifully. 
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 44.5cm x 29.5cm / 17.5" x 11.5"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk with crane motifs, plum blossom detailing, fortune hexagons, and woven gilt thread in black, gold, and orange
  • 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)
Crane motif on Japanese silk textile with gold woven background (Tsuru)

What does the crane symbol on this piece mean?

Tsuru (鶴)

The crane motif represents longevity and good fortune in traditional Japanese textiles.

Cranes are believed to live for a thousand years and inhabit the land of the immortals.

A pair represent a happy marriage and are often found on wedding kimono known as Uchikake.

What does the plum blossom symbol on this piece mean?

Ume (梅)

The plum blossom motif represents longevity, renewal and perseverance.

The first flower to bloom in the spring, identified by its round petals.

Also known as the ‘Flower of Peace’, it is known as a protective charm against evil.
Plum blossom motif on Japanese kimono silk textile (Ume)

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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