Green Bolster Cushion -Silver Crane Vintage Kimono Silk

Green and gold brocade bolster cushion with heavy silver crane embroidery. Made by repurposing a vintage wedding kimono with red accents. Hammered snowdrift satin reverse.

* 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

* COVER ONLY. Want it stuffed? Add a feather bolster pad to your cart here.

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. Plum Blossom (Ume) is known as the 'Flower of Peace', a protective charm against evil. 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 hammered satin in snowdrift white is used on the reverse to compliment the vintage brocade and accentuate the stunning silvery white embroidery.

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.