Rectangular cushion in vintage Japanese kimono obi silk with gold and orange hanabishi pattern over mauve silk base

Mauve Silk Obi Pillow -Metallic Floral with Pink Silk Back

£80.00
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Rectangular cushion in vintage Japanese kimono obi silk with gold and orange hanabishi pattern over mauve silk base
  • Rectangular cushion in vintage Japanese kimono obi silk with gold and orange hanabishi pattern over mauve silk base
  • rectangular pillow reverse in a pale pink upcycled silk
  • close up of the vintage silk obi cushion showing the orange and gold hanabishi flower pattern embroidery
  • Rectangular cushion in vintage Japanese kimono obi silk with gold and orange hanabishi pattern over mauve silk base
  • rectangular pillow reverse in a pale pink upcycled silk
  • close up of the vintage silk obi cushion showing the orange and gold hanabishi flower pattern embroidery
Mauve Silk Obi Pillow -Metallic Floral with Pink Silk Back

Mauve Silk Obi Pillow -Metallic Floral with Pink Silk Back

  • Rare mauve-pink metallic woven base
  • Real gilt thread
  • c. 1970s Japanese obi
£80.00

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Luminous mauve-pink silk gives this vintage Japanese obi cushion a soft glow, framed by rich magenta lines that create bold contrast and structure. Coral, blush and metallic tones bring warmth and personality, while real gilt thread adds depth and gentle shimmer as the light moves. Finished with a blush pink repurposed silk reverse for a softer, elegant finish.
Details
  • Dimensions: 45cm x 29cm / 17" x 11.5" approx
  • Vintage Textile: c. 1970s Japanese obi silk
  • Reverse: Repurposed pink silk
  • Construction: Cotton lined and hand-finished with concealed zip at base
  • Includes: Cover only (insert not included)
  • Edition: Limited edition of 3
  • 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.

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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