A cream silk obi pillow with metallic gold and silver hexagons and red Kiri floral embroidery by Kimono Living.

Cream Silk Obi Pillow -Red Hexagon Kiri Flowers

£80.00
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A cream silk obi pillow with metallic gold and silver hexagons and red Kiri floral embroidery by Kimono Living.
  • A cream silk obi pillow with metallic gold and silver hexagons and red Kiri floral embroidery by Kimono Living.
  • Reverse view of the rectangular obi cushion in vintage cream silk.
  • Close-up of red hexagon Kiri flower pattern on Obi cushion inside a hexagon motif and with repeating hexagons pattern background in gold.
  • Close up detail of the gilt thread woven hexagons pattern on a vintage silk obi pillow.
  • Close up detail of a red hexagon motif with a gold paulownia flower in the middle, from a vintage Japanese obi cushion in cream silk.
  • Cream silk rectangular Japanese obi cushion with red and gold patterns.
  • A cream silk obi pillow with metallic gold and silver hexagons and red Kiri floral embroidery by Kimono Living.
  • Reverse view of the rectangular obi cushion in vintage cream silk.
  • Close-up of red hexagon Kiri flower pattern on Obi cushion inside a hexagon motif and with repeating hexagons pattern background in gold.
  • Close up detail of the gilt thread woven hexagons pattern on a vintage silk obi pillow.
  • Close up detail of a red hexagon motif with a gold paulownia flower in the middle, from a vintage Japanese obi cushion in cream silk.
  • Cream silk rectangular Japanese obi cushion with red and gold patterns.
Cream Silk Obi Pillow -Red Hexagon Kiri Flowers

Cream Silk Obi Pillow -Red Hexagon Kiri Flowers

  • Limited edition of 2
  • c. 1970s
  • Lucky fortune hexagons
£80.00

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A striking mix of soft cream silk and vivid red hexagons gives this vintage obi cushion immediate impact. Delicate kiri flowers in gold and silver thread add richness, while real gilt catches the light for a subtle shimmer throughout the day. One of only two available, it is a rare statement piece for interiors that deserve something special.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 45cm x 30cm / 18" x 12"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk with metallic gold and silver hexagons, red hexagon detailing and kiri floral embroidery
  • Reverse: Repurposed vintage kimono silk in cream
  • Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base for easy pad removal
  • Includes: Cover only. Insert not included
  • Edition: Limited edition of 2
  • 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.

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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)
Paulownia symbol on a Japanese silk obi textile.

What does the paulownia symbol on this piece mean?

Kiri (桐)

The paulownia represents prosperity, renewal and noble grace.

A fast growing tree with foxglove-like purple flowers and the only tree the phoenix will alight upon.

Often planted at the birth of a daughter, its wood was later used for articles in her dowry. It remains an important Japanese emblem and is frequently seen in family crests.

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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