Rectangular cushion in bright green ombre silk with gold and silver flowers made from repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk.

Floral Cushion in Green Vintage Obi Silk -Kiku

£80.00
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Rectangular cushion in bright green ombre silk with gold and silver flowers made from repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • Rectangular cushion in bright green ombre silk with gold and silver flowers made from repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • Metallic gold woven spider chrysanthemum motif on a vintage Japanese obi cushion.
  • Close-up of the vibrant green floral embroidery detail on the Obi Silk Kiku cushion’s textured fabric surface.
  • Gold and silver woven details over a bright green silk base, on a vintage kimono cushion.
  • Gold kiku motif over silver and white tendrils on a green ombre silk base, vintage obi design detail.
  • Green silk obi cushion with gold and silver flowers pattern on a neutral sofa in front of neutral cushions.
  • Reverse of the rectangular cushion in ivory silk on a white background.
  • Rectangular cushion in bright green ombre silk with gold and silver flowers made from repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • Metallic gold woven spider chrysanthemum motif on a vintage Japanese obi cushion.
  • Close-up of the vibrant green floral embroidery detail on the Obi Silk Kiku cushion’s textured fabric surface.
  • Gold and silver woven details over a bright green silk base, on a vintage kimono cushion.
  • Gold kiku motif over silver and white tendrils on a green ombre silk base, vintage obi design detail.
  • Green silk obi cushion with gold and silver flowers pattern on a neutral sofa in front of neutral cushions.
  • Reverse of the rectangular cushion in ivory silk on a white background.
Floral Cushion in Green Vintage Obi Silk -Kiku

Floral Cushion in Green Vintage Obi Silk -Kiku

  • Rare vivid green ombré silk
  • c. 1970s vintage Japanese obi
  • Real gilt thread detailing
£80.00

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Vivid ombré silk shifts from neon green to bright acid tones, giving this vintage Japanese obi cushion an energy that feels remarkably fresh for its age. Reminiscent of new spring leaves just unfurling, the colour brings life, optimism and brightness to a room. Wild spider chrysanthemums sweep across the surface in gold and silver thread, their curling petals symbolising rejuvenation and renewal. A striking piece for interiors that need colour, freshness and lift.
Details
  • Dimensions: 45cm x 29cm / 18" x 11.5"
  • Vintage Textile: c. 1970s Japanese obi silk
  • Reverse: Vintage kimono silk in ivory
  • Construction: Lined in cotton with concealed zip at base
  • Includes: Cover only (insert not included)
  • Edition: Limited edition of 6
  • Condition & 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 chrysanthemum symbol on this piece mean?

Kiku (菊)

The chrysanthemum is an auspicious symbol of regal beauty, rejuvenation and longevity.

Used as the Imperial Seal of Japan. Spider chrysanthemums, with wild tendril petals, also carry the same meanings.

The Chrysanthemum Festival (Kiku-no-Sekku) is traditionally held on the 9th day of the 9th month.
"In the second month the peach tree blooms,
But not 'til the ninth the chrysanthemums;
So each must wait 'til his own time comes."
-T'au Yuan-Ming (372-427 AD)
Chrysanthemum flower motif on a vintage Japanese silk obi, silver on black. (Kiku)

Mid Showa period Japanese textile era, c.1950s–1960s, featured in Kimono Living vintage silk pieces

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.

Fukuro Obi: semi-formal Japanese obi textile, used in Kimono Living vintage silk cushions

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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