Red silk cushion cut from vintage Japanese kimono, cranes and flowers.

Wedding Uchikake square cushion -red silk on black velvet -16 inch

£130.00
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Red silk cushion cut from vintage Japanese kimono, cranes and flowers.
  • Red silk cushion cut from vintage Japanese kimono, cranes and flowers.
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  • Red silk cushion cut from vintage Japanese kimono, cranes and flowers.
  • Detail of two woven bird motifs on a red background, vintage silk kimono cushion
  • Reverse view of the cushion showing the plain black velvet back.
  • Detail of the vintage kimono silk crane cushion showing white embroidered crane with gilt outline
  • Detail of lilac chrysanthemum floral motif on a vintage kimono cushion with gold river.
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Wedding Uchikake square cushion -red silk on black velvet -16 inch

Wedding Uchikake square cushion -red silk on black velvet -16 inch

  • c1970s vintage silk
  • Made from Uchikake wedding kimono
£130.00

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A soaring crane flies over golden clouds in this vivid red silk cushion cut from a vintage Japanese wedding kimono (Uchikake) from the mid-Shōwa period. Two more cranes, traditionally symbolising a happy union, stand by the swirly waters edge beneath a colourful spray of flowers. Let the bold colours and auspicious motifs bring joy into your home. 
Details
  • Dimensions: 41cm x 41cm / 16 inch square approx.
  • Vintage Textile: Uchikake wedding kimono silk, red ground with soaring cranes, golden clouds, peony and chrysanthemum
  • Reverse Textile: Black velvet
  • Construction: Cotton lined with concealed zip at base
  • Includes: Cover only. Insert not included
  • Edition: Limited edition of 2
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
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• unused and in original condition

• in original packaging
 where possible
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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

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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 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.

Pairs of cranes 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)

What does the cloud symbol in this piece mean?

Kumo (雲)

The cloud motif symbolises divine authority and auspicious fortune.

In Japanese textile design, clouds are often rendered in simplified, stylised forms, although inspired by earlier more elaborate Chinese designs.

These cloud motifs have been used as decorative elements in backgrounds on woven silks since the Nara period (710-794 AD).
Cloud motif on woven gold and cream Japanese kimono silk textile (Kumo)
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.

Uchikake: traditional Japanese bridal kimono textile used in Kimono Living silk cushions and throws

The Uchikake

The uchikake (打掛, "to drape over") is the most ceremonial of all Japanese garments, a heavily embroidered outer robe worn by the bride on her wedding day, representing the pinnacle of the silk weaver's art.

This piece is made from an uchikake, carrying with it the beauty and significance of one of Japan's most treasured traditions.

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