A rectangular silk accent pillow with a floral design in pink, silver, and purple on a black background. Repurposed vintage Japanese obi pillow by Kimono Living.

Pink and Black Silk Accent Pillow -Vintage Obi Cushion

£80.00
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A rectangular silk accent pillow with a floral design in pink, silver, and purple on a black background. Repurposed vintage Japanese obi pillow by Kimono Living.
  • A rectangular silk accent pillow with a floral design in pink, silver, and purple on a black background. Repurposed vintage Japanese obi pillow by Kimono Living.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
  • A rectangular silk accent pillow with a floral design in pink, silver, and purple on a black background. Repurposed vintage Japanese obi pillow by Kimono Living.
  • Reverse view of a rectangular black silk obi cushion in plain black vintage silk.
Pink and Black Silk Accent Pillow -Vintage Obi Cushion

Pink and Black Silk Accent Pillow -Vintage Obi Cushion

  • c. 1970s, sourced from Kyōto
  • Bold saturated colour palette on black silk
  • Real gilt thread detailing
£80.00

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Bold pink, crimson and violet tones burst across this vintage Japanese obi cushion, layered over lustrous black silk for dramatic contrast. Large geometric forms and sweeping peony floral details give the design a striking, almost graphic energy, while the rich sheen of the silk adds depth and movement. Deeply patterned and full of presence, it brings confidence, colour and personality to an interior. The black silk reverse keeps the look sleek and versatile. 
Details
  • Dimensions: 45cm x 29cm / 18" x 11.5" approx
  • Vintage Textile: c. 1970s Japanese obi silk with peony and geometric motifs
  • Reverse: Vintage kimono silk in black
  • Construction: Cotton lined 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.

What does the peony symbol on this piece mean?

Botan (牡丹)

The peony represents good fortune (wealth), high honour (nobility) and ageless beauty.

Known as the ‘King of the Flowers’.

Its lavish layered petals represent abundance, making it a cherished motif on celebratory kimono and formal Japanese textiles.
Peony flower motif on vintage Japanese silk textile (Botan)

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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