Stunning vintage wedding kimono bolster pillow in mottled dye red silk woven with gold thread flowers and fans pattern. Over the top, a flying crane is embroidered in white silk thread. Gold silk reverse.
Made from a vintage Japanese wedding gown covered in embroidery and auspicious symbolism.
* 90cm x 30cm / 35.5" x 12" approx.
* Limited edition of 1.
* Ethically made from recycled materials
* Fully lined in cotton
* Concealed zip in base
* Ethically sourced luxury feather pad included
This amazing vintage textile is upcycled from a vintage Japanese wedding Kimono (Uchikake) dating from the Mid-Showa period (over 40 years old) and is in excellent condition. Gilt thread catches the light and the brocade and embroidery symbols tell the story of love:
Cranes (Tsuru) symbolise longevity and good fortune. A pair represent a happy marriage. You will receive a FREE Hunted and Stuffed guide to symbols in Japanese textiles with your order.
The pillow is strengthened and protected inside by a cotton lining, each cushion is fully over-locked and sewn with a concealed zip at the base for easy removal. Luxurious gold silk is used on the reverse to compliment the vintage brocade.
Filled with an ethically sourced, British-made, luxury quality feather pad. Each cushion is hand made in the UK and comes with it's own foiled tag that details the date and origin of each beautiful textile.
