Japanese silk bolster cushion with soaring cranes and pine fans on a golden and burnt orange vintage Maru Obi ground

Japanese Silk Bolster Cushion - Cranes & Pine on Golden Maru Obi

£240.00

Japanese Silk Bolster Cushion - Cranes & Pine on Golden Maru Obi

Name: Japanese Silk Bolster Cushion - Cranes & Pine on Golden Maru Obi
Brand: Kimono Living
SKU: UCH091
Price: 240.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

c.1950s vintage Japanese Maru Obi silk
Sunburst real gilt metallics

£240.00

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This long silk bolster cushion depicts great white cranes soaring across a landscape of burning gold and amber, wings fully spread, unhurried and magnificent. Around them, stylised pine fans and delicate plum blossom speak of endurance and renewal, the classic symbols of a Japanese winter here giving way to spring. The ground shifts from deep burnt orange to molten gold, luminous and alive. Made from a vintage Japanese Maru Obi (c.1950s), one of the most prestigious forms of obi, woven on both sides. The reverse is a warm cream textured velvet which complements the beautifully woven crane feathers. The kind of piece that makes a room feel as though it has a story.

Dimensions: Approx. 90cm x 30cm / 35.5" x 12"
Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese Maru Obi silk with crane, pine, plum blossom in gold, orange, red, black and cream
Reverse: Cream designer textured velvet
Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base for easy pad removal
Edition: Limited edition of 6
Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1950s

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• unused and in original condition 
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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

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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.

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 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.

Crane motif on Japanese silk textile with gold woven background (Tsuru)

Pine tree motif on vintage Japanese silk textile (Matsu)

What does the pine tree symbol on this piece mean?

Matsu (松)

The pine motif symbolises longevity, steadfastness and wisdom in age.

Evergreen through winter, pine also represents resilience and enduring strength. Pine is also one of the Three Friends of Winter, alongside bamboo and plum blossom, symbols admired for remaining strong and beautiful during the cold season.

Sometimes shown through the traditional pine bark diamond pattern (matsukawabishi), inspired by the textured bark of ancient pine trees.

Maru Obi: the most formal Japanese obi textile, used in Kimono Living vintage silk bolster cushions

The Maru Obi

The maru obi (丸帯, "round sash") sits at the very top of the obi hierarchy, the most prestigious, the most coveted, and today the most rare. Reserved for the grandest occasions, it was the mark of exceptional taste and status.

This piece is made from a maru obi, among the finest silk textiles the Japanese weaving tradition ever produced.