A rectangular cushion with an ombre design, transitioning from purple at the top to white at the bottom, made from vintage silk Japanese obi.

Purple to White Ombre Vintage Silk Kimono Cushion with Pink Back

£60.00
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A rectangular cushion with an ombre design, transitioning from purple at the top to white at the bottom, made from vintage silk Japanese obi.
  • A rectangular cushion with an ombre design, transitioning from purple at the top to white at the bottom, made from vintage silk Japanese obi.
  • Reverse of the rectangular silk cushion is a fuchsia pink silk, repurposed form a vintage Japanese obi.
  • View of three cushion corners, all made from one vintage Japanese silk obi in bright purple silk with bright pink backs.
  • Detail of a purple corner of a silk cushion with a corner behind it from a purple ombre silk cushion.
  • View of two cushion edges, the top cushion is ombre purple to white silk and the cushion below has genji wheel pattern in silver with pink accents.
  • Set of three purple to white ombre rectangular cushions on a neutral sofa. Patterned cushion at the front with silver and pink accents, and 2 plain ombre cushions behind.
  • A rectangular cushion with an ombre design, transitioning from purple at the top to white at the bottom, made from vintage silk Japanese obi.
  • Reverse of the rectangular silk cushion is a fuchsia pink silk, repurposed form a vintage Japanese obi.
  • View of three cushion corners, all made from one vintage Japanese silk obi in bright purple silk with bright pink backs.
  • Detail of a purple corner of a silk cushion with a corner behind it from a purple ombre silk cushion.
  • View of two cushion edges, the top cushion is ombre purple to white silk and the cushion below has genji wheel pattern in silver with pink accents.
  • Set of three purple to white ombre rectangular cushions on a neutral sofa. Patterned cushion at the front with silver and pink accents, and 2 plain ombre cushions behind.
Purple to White Ombre Vintage Silk Kimono Cushion with Pink Back

Purple to White Ombre Vintage Silk Kimono Cushion with Pink Back

  • Rare purple ombré silk from a vintage fukuro obi
  • Original fuchsia silk reverse
  • c. 1970s Japanese textile
£60.00

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A smooth purple to white ombré silk gives this vintage Japanese cushion a calm, luminous presence. Cut from the unpatterned field of a traditional fukuro obi, the design celebrates the beauty of colour, silk and subtle gradation rather than ornament. The original fuchsia silk reverse adds a vivid contrast, making the piece feel striking from every angle. Elegant, modern and beautifully unusual.
Details
  • Dimensions: 45cm x 30cm / 18" x 12" approx
  • Vintage Textile: c. 1970s Japanese fukuro obi silk
  • Reverse: Original fuchsia vintage kimono silk
  • Construction: Hand-finished with concealed zip at base
  • Includes: Cover only (insert not included)
  • Edition: Limited edition of 2
  • Condition & Age: Vintage textile, 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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