Zabuton CushionKyoto style Zabuton have a history of almost 1000 years: they used to symbolize a person's high status, and were only used by people such as the emperor, members of the imperial court, or the most revered Buddhist monks. Now, zabuton cushions are part of Japanese daily life and are central to the Japanese 'omotenashi' culture of hospitality. These cushions have the distinct features unique to Kyo Zabuton: the tasselled, Y shaped center stitch that

each individual strand is braided and woven into a lattice pattern for additional visual appeal

Shop our other colorway in natural hinoki

These orin range in size with varying depth of tone

She has translated the geography of the craft landscape in the Kinki region with clever iconography and clean layouts

opts for a matte metal finish to make it more compatible with the sensibilities of a modern home

Get to know Japan through the landscape of its crafts

Hashioki/chopstick rest - L3 x H1

Pair it with the Square Tsum Tray to pair it with a stacking lid

while the subtle sweetness is comforting without being overpowering

Agarwood (resinous)

but to the legacy of Nara forestry

Susudake is sourced from beams of old thatched-roof houses