An orange ombre cushion with silver bamboo and floral designs, made from upcycled vintage Japanese obi silk.

Orange Ombre Obi Cushion -Silver Bamboo and Flowers

£80.00
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An orange ombre cushion with silver bamboo and floral designs, made from upcycled vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • An orange ombre cushion with silver bamboo and floral designs, made from upcycled vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • Reverse view of the rectangular obi cushion in orange vintage silk.
  • An orange ombre cushion with silver bamboo and floral designs, made from upcycled vintage Japanese obi silk.
  • Reverse view of the rectangular obi cushion in orange vintage silk.
Orange Ombre Obi Cushion -Silver Bamboo and Flowers

Orange Ombre Obi Cushion -Silver Bamboo and Flowers

  • c. 1960s
  • Limited edition of 2
  • Rare orange ombré vintage obi silk
£80.00

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A wash of glowing orange silk gives this vintage obi cushion an immediate sense of warmth and vitality. At its centre, a richly detailed floral roundel unfolds beside silver bamboo, drawn from a Japanese obi once worn for life’s important occasions. Threads of gilt catch the light as you move through the room, bringing subtle shimmer and depth. Joyful yet refined, it is a piece that lifts the mood of a space and invites attention.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 45cm x 30cm / 18" x 12"
  • Vintage Textile: Repurposed vintage Japanese Fukuro obi silk with floral roundel, silver bamboo motif and woven gilt detailing
  • Reverse: Repurposed vintage kimono silk in orange
  • Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base for easy pad removal
  • Includes: Cover only. Insert not included
  • Edition: Limited edition of 2
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c. 1960s
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).
Orders are sent using tracked and insured services.

• Dispatch time: 1–2 business days

• UK delivery: 2–3 business days

• USA & Canada: 5–8 business days

• Australia & New Zealand: 6–8 business days

• Europe & Rest of World: 6–10 business 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, including kimono, obi and uchikake textiles, 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 wisteria symbol on this piece mean?

Fuji (藤)

Wisteria represents love, grace and devotion.

Blooms briefly in the late spring with long, cascading clusters of violet and lilac flowers.

Closely associated with the powerful Fujiwara clan, who took their name from the flower and dominated Japan’s imperial court during the Heian period (794–1185 AD).
Wisteria symbol on woven silk Japanese textile
Genji wheel motif on floral Japanese silk brocade textile (Genji Guruma)

What does the Genji wheel symbol on this piece mean?

Genji Guruma (源氏車)

The Genji wheel represents change (transformation) and good fortune (luck).

Wooden wheels with spokes associated with the genji guruma cart, often shown detached from the carts.

Associated with the 'The Tale of Genji', a Heian period classic written in the early 11th century and considered to be the world’s first novel written by a woman, Murasaki Shikibu.

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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