A vintage Japanese silk kimono cushion with black, gold, and red colors featuring geometric patterns and stylized floral and phoenix designs.

Metallic Obi Cushion in Black, Gold, Red -Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Pillow

£80.00
Skip to product information
A vintage Japanese silk kimono cushion with black, gold, and red colors featuring geometric patterns and stylized floral and phoenix designs.
  • A vintage Japanese silk kimono cushion with black, gold, and red colors featuring geometric patterns and stylized floral and phoenix designs.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Detail of two crane motifs in gold, silver and red on a black vintage silk obi cushion.
  • Detail of two butterfly symbols on a vintage black silk Japanese cushion.
  • Detail of a gold and red chrysanthemum symbol on a black vintage silk obi cushion.
  • Rectangular black, gold and red silk Japanese cushion with a black cushion behind it on a neutral sofa
  • A vintage Japanese silk kimono cushion with black, gold, and red colors featuring geometric patterns and stylized floral and phoenix designs.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • Detail of two crane motifs in gold, silver and red on a black vintage silk obi cushion.
  • Detail of two butterfly symbols on a vintage black silk Japanese cushion.
  • Detail of a gold and red chrysanthemum symbol on a black vintage silk obi cushion.
  • Rectangular black, gold and red silk Japanese cushion with a black cushion behind it on a neutral sofa
Metallic Obi Cushion in Black, Gold, Red -Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Pillow

Metallic Obi Cushion in Black, Gold, Red -Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Pillow

  • Real gilt thread
  • Limited edition of 4
  • c. 1970s vintage silk
£80.00

Shipping calculated at checkout

This vintage obi cushion makes an immediate statement, with black silk illuminated by vivid red and metallic gold woven designs. Pairs of cranes, butterflies and chrysanthemum motifs add layers of symbolism and depth. Real gilt thread creates a subtle shimmer as the light changes. Rich, confident and unapologetically bold, it is made for spaces that welcome drama. 
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 45cm x 29cm / 18" x 11.5"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese obi silk with cranes, butterflies, chrysanthemum motifs
  • Reverse: Repurposed vintage kimono silk in black
  • Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base for easy pad removal
  • Includes: Cover only. Insert not included
  • Edition: Limited edition of 4
  • 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 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)
Chrysanthemum flower motif on a vintage Japanese silk obi, silver on black. (Kiku)

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)

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.

Style with

Explore more