A rectangular vintage Japanese obi silk cushion with purple and silver floral embroidery and peony design, on a light background.

Floral Vintage Obi Cushion -Purple Silver Silk -Camellia

£80.00
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A rectangular vintage Japanese obi silk cushion with purple and silver floral embroidery and peony design, on a light background.
  • A rectangular vintage Japanese obi silk cushion with purple and silver floral embroidery and peony design, on a light background.
  • Reverse of the rectangular obi pillow in pale ivory silk on a white background.
  • Close up of camilla flower obi silk in cream, lilac and gold.
  • Woven purple flower motif on vintage Japanese obi cushion in silver, cream with gold accent.
  • Detail of the corner of the obi cushion showing the original border.
  • Pale silver silk vintage obi cushion, rectangular with purple, lilac and gold floral accents on a neutral sofa.
  • Pair of pale silver and lilac floral cushions made from vintage Japanese obi silk on a neutral sofa.
  • A rectangular vintage Japanese obi silk cushion with purple and silver floral embroidery and peony design, on a light background.
  • Reverse of the rectangular obi pillow in pale ivory silk on a white background.
  • Close up of camilla flower obi silk in cream, lilac and gold.
  • Woven purple flower motif on vintage Japanese obi cushion in silver, cream with gold accent.
  • Detail of the corner of the obi cushion showing the original border.
  • Pale silver silk vintage obi cushion, rectangular with purple, lilac and gold floral accents on a neutral sofa.
  • Pair of pale silver and lilac floral cushions made from vintage Japanese obi silk on a neutral sofa.
Floral Vintage Obi Cushion -Purple Silver Silk -Camellia

Floral Vintage Obi Cushion -Purple Silver Silk -Camellia

  • Rare lilac obi silk accents
  • Last remaining from an edition of 5
  • Retains the original woven obi fold line
£80.00

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Soft silver silk and painterly purple camellias give this vintage Japanese obi cushion a calm, luminous elegance. The palette feels fresh, graceful and quietly luxurious, bringing light and softness to a room while still offering distinctive character. Gentle gilt detailing catches the light with subtle warmth, making it especially beautiful on a bed, chair or layered sofa. Finished with a cream vintage obi silk reverse that continues the soft, refined tonal palette.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 44.5cm x 30cm / 17.5" x 12"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk with purple camellia motifs, silver silk ground, and soft gilt detailing
  • 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: Last one remaining from an edition of 5
  • 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.

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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