Our ever popular Wedding Kimono cushion. Displaying true Iki, with its elegant design oozing sophistication.

The Folding Fan ( Hiougi ) motif used in this fabric is the fan often used in a wedding kimono. A folding fan was a fan for a Princess using a multi layered ceremonial kimono, typical of a wedding ceremony.

Fabric: Vintage ivory kimono silk. It is an original piece due to the composition of the print and embossing in the final product.

Size: standard scatter cushion size 30 x 50cms. Filling not included.

The famous painting ‘The Great Wave’ by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai whom many designers pay homage to the iconic wave in their work. Its evident that inspiration has been taken from his work to design this fabric from Tokyo.

Wave- Kimono silk fabric is of contrasting colours to make any room pop with colour. Fine detail in the light silver grey lines add volume and depth to the block pattern. The wave really pops out like the art work of Hokusai.

Fabric: Vintage Kimono silk fabric. Original as per the composition of the fabric and finished product. This fabric has been hand painted in some areas of the finer details.

Size: 35 x 35 cm with cushion filling.

Kichijoji Honcho is a unique neighbourhhod in Tokyo that is home to creatives based in pockets of this suburb. This fabric design holds a striking resemblance to the area. “Masters of their work in their own space”. Great skill in each area focusing on different genres.

This fabric is a mix of different styles of dying the Kimono silk. Shobori in parts, but overall Yuzen which means it is an extensive process of hand dying the fabric in a step by step process. A true labour of love.

Fabric: Vintage Kimono silk, hand dyed and detailed. An original piece due to the composition of the print and hand dying in the fabric of the final product.

Kichijoji - i shows predominantly more pale pink Shibori than Kichijoji - ii.

Size: Standard Scatter pillow 30x50cm.

Crane (Tsuru) is Japans bird of happiness! The belief is that this bird brings good fortune and longevity. The crane itself only has one mate for life, hence its use in Wedding kimonos. This fabric was part of a Spring Wedding Kimono.

The round motif used in this fabric and the main circle with the blossom pattern emphasis eternity with the wedding in mind. Snippets of other blossoms, peony roses and The colour combination of this fabric is stunning, coral pink with ivory, light grey, candy pink in highlighted areas of the fabric.

Fabric: Vintage kimono silk. Original piece.

Size: Standard Scatter pillow 30 x 50 cms. Cushion filler not included.

A fine arts piece! The intricate detailing in this piece of fabric is exceptional. The Yuzen method of hand dying the silk in layers and stages has been used for this piece. Additionally there is fine hand painting for detailing sections which have been showcased in gold.

Main colour is a cobalt blue with ivory, pale pink, grey with a burnt orange. Fine gold is used to outline detail of the art work.

The base silk fabric pattern, has geometric lines with a blossom motif. This adds another dimension to the abstract pattern in the forefront.

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Size: 28x 48 cms. Filler included.

The famous painting ‘The Great Wave’ by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai whom many designers pay homage to the iconic wave in their work. Its evident that inspiration has been taken from his work to design this fabric from Tokyo.

Wave- Kimono silk fabric is of contrasting colours to make any room pop with colour. Fine detail in the light silver grey lines add volume and depth to the block pattern. The wave really pops out like the art work of Hokusai.

Wave-ii has more ivory wave ascending from either side of the cushion. A lovely red cloud at the top and bottom.

Fabric: Vintage Kimono silk fabric. Original as per the composition of the fabric and finished product. This fabric has been hand painted in some areas of the finer details.

Size: 35 x 35 cm with cushion filling.

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This modern, sophisticated parallelogram print embossed fabric is luxe in look and feel. Ivory silk…watch this space.

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This vibrant , eye catching shiny kimono silk fabric is fresh, modern but with a traditional dying technique to keep it grounded. This fabric has undergone the dyeing layering process, and Shibori has been carried out in different colours which is very unique. Shobori is in orange, olive green and a rusty yellow which is highlighted by the ivory colour behind the detail.

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‘Kiku’ Chrysanthemum. The flower symbolises longevity when used in a Kimono. It is an auspicious pattern for use in both a Kimono and Interiors.

This piece is really exquisite. The pattern in the silk of this fabric is a cubic diamond pattern with a plain lines (without detail) that runs horizontally through the fabric. The hand painted chrysanthemums, leaves and cherry blossoms are highlighted with fine gold brush strokes. The tones of Grey in the back ground give a back drop to ivory, aqua, fuchsia, royal blue and crimson.

Fabric : Vintage kimono silk. Original piece as per the composition of the fabric and finished product.

Size: Standard Scatter Pillow 30x 50 cms. Cushion filler not included.

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The Ginkgo tree is associated with longevity. The tree is a symbol of strength, hope and peace for many in the east. In Japan it is worshipped as it can live for a thousand years. In fact 4 Ginkgo trees survived the blast at Hiroshima and are growing strong today!

The use of Ginkgo pattern in a kimono is a symbol of strength and peace. This is stunning kimono silk fabric is zen with its modern leaf motif. The pattern is slightly raised to the base fabric through the way the fabric is woven. Ivory in colour, this fabric is sophisticated and elegant. Versatile to be placed simply on its own or with other cushions of varied colour and pattern.

Size: 30 x 30 cms.

Vintage Kimono Silk fabric.

Different coloured piping available in Shop.

Stunning Ivory Geometric silk fabric. The Trigonal planar geometric shape is modern yet it respects tradition. Each of the shapes in this fabrics holds it own pattern, some are raised whilst others are flat different in matt or lustrous finish.

This fabric was unused fabric used to make a Samurai Kamishimo.

Fabric: Vintage Kimono silk fabric.

Size: Standard Scatter cushion size 30x 50 cms.

Different Piping colours available in Shop.

‘Hana’ is Japanese for blossom. A seasonal celebration when everyone in Japan celebrates the change of season and flowering of the beautiful Cherry Blossom tree.

This fabric is from a Spring wedding Kimono .The other cushion made from this same stretch of fabric is called Crane in our collection. The round motif featured in this piece are of all things Spring. Blossoms, sprigs of trees, foliage. The coral colour used in this fabric give a fresh young pop of colour.

Sold as individual or would be a beautiful pair with ‘Crane’.

Fabric: Vintage Kimono Silk. Original piece as per composition of fabric.

Size: Standard Scatter pillow 30x 50cm. Cushion Filler not included.