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Japanese Obi Pillow

Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Throw Pillow
Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Throw Pillow

Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Throw Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

The colorful silk brocade was sourced from a vintage Japanese obi, the decorative belt sash worn atop a traditional kimono.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Meiji Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi
Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Located in New York, NY

A rectangular bolster pillow, made out of an early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow
Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Located in New York, NY

A knife-edge rectangular accent pillow, made out of an Early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow
Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Located in New York, NY

A knife-edge rectangular accent pillow, made out of an Early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Japanese Silk Obi Bolster Pillow, Floral Brocade, 1920s
Japanese Silk Obi Bolster Pillow, Floral Brocade, 1920s

Japanese Silk Obi Bolster Pillow, Floral Brocade, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

A knife-edge rectangular bolster pillow, made out of an Early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Brocade

Pair of Vintage Japanese Indigo Obi Pillows
Pair of Vintage Japanese Indigo Obi Pillows

Pair of Vintage Japanese Indigo Obi Pillows

Located in Chicago, IL

A panel of early 20th century Japanese indigo decorates the front of each pillow, affixed to the red linen backings with thin straps in a manner that recreates the cushioned folds of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Obi, Japan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th Century.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th Century.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th Century.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow
Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow

Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow

By Stephen Miller Siegel

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular lumbar pillow fabricated of brown/gold swirl motif flanked with antique Japanese cinnamon colored fabric with gold tape An embroidered gold tape separates the vintage b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Th...

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pillows Fabricated From Antique Japanese Obis in Shades of Grey
Pillows Fabricated From Antique Japanese Obis in Shades of Grey

Pillows Fabricated From Antique Japanese Obis in Shades of Grey

By Stephen Miller Siegel

Located in New York, NY

Made from antique Japanese silk obis, this lumbar pillow is both elegant and sophisticated.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid 20th C
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid 20th C

Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Recent Sales

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow
Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Unavailable

H 15 in W 25 in D 6 in

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Custom pillow cut from a vintage Japanese hand loomed sakiori obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow
Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Unavailable

H 6 in W 22 in D 13 in

Vintage Japanese Hand Loomed Sakiori Obi Pillow

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Custom pillow cut from a vintage Japanese hand loomed sakiori obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pair of Pillows Made from a Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi
Pair of Pillows Made from a Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi

Pair of Pillows Made from a Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi

Unavailable

H 12.01 in W 20.08 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Pillows Made from a Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi

Located in London, GB

A pair of unique cushions handmade from a vintage luxury gold brocade Fukuro obi backed with cotton velvet.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Luxury Vintage Silk Brocade Maru Obi Pillow
Luxury Vintage Silk Brocade Maru Obi Pillow

Luxury Vintage Silk Brocade Maru Obi Pillow

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in

Luxury Vintage Silk Brocade Maru Obi Pillow

Located in London, GB

A unique cushion handmade from a vintage luxury pine tree design silk and gold brocade Maru Obi backed with cotton velvet Mid-Showa period One available Obi, meaning sash, is a bel...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Velvet

Spectacular  Nishinjin silk  and metal threads Obi, Japan, circa 1960-70
Spectacular  Nishinjin silk  and metal threads Obi, Japan, circa 1960-70

Spectacular Nishinjin silk and metal threads Obi, Japan, circa 1960-70

Located in PARIS, FR

A very special high quality Nishijin, traditionaly wowen Japanese belt. It can be used as a runner or as a wall decoration. The wowen silk is more than 4 meters long! the back is li...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Vintage Silk Obi Cushions
Vintage Silk Obi Cushions

Vintage Silk Obi Cushions

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 17.52 in D 11.23 in

Vintage Silk Obi Cushions

Located in London, GB

A set of three pillows handmade from a vintage spider chrysanthemum 'Kiku' design silk obi woven with real gilt and silver thread Backed with pale pink vintage kimono silk Japane...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Pillows
Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Pillows

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Pillows

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of vintage, 1960's Japanese silk obis depicting butterflies and peacock feathers, repurposed into down filled pillows.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Down, Linen

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Sold

H 15.36 in W 24.41 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi
Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Located in New York, NY

A rectangular bolster pillow, made out of an early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Brocade

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Pillows
Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Pillows

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Pillows

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H 19 in W 20 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Silk Pillows

Located in Chicago, IL

The colorful silk brocade was sourced from a vintage Japanese obi, the decorative belt sash worn atop a traditional kimono.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Meiji Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi

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H 11.82 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

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H 11.42 in W 28.35 in D 0.4 in

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese, Mid-20th Century, Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi
Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Pillow Made Out of a Japanese Mid-20th Century Obi

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Japanese silk obi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows
Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

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H 11.5 in W 18 in D 4 in

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Vintage Japanese Obi in copper, gold and warm beige silk and metallic threads, backed with antique brass velvet. Finished with copper cording.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange

Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of artisan-designed pillows was made by hand from a vintage Japanese obi patterned with orange wave-like swirls against a metallic silver field.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk, Down

Japanese Silk Obi Pillow
Japanese Silk Obi Pillow

Japanese Silk Obi Pillow

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H 15 in W 18 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Silk Obi Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

Made by a Chicago artist who collects vintage textiles, this handcrafted silk pillow features broad swatches of vintage Japanese obi.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

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H 11.42 in W 31.11 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

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H 15.75 in W 24.41 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

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H 11.42 in W 30.71 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

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H 15.36 in W 22.05 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

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H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Sold

H 11.82 in W 24.81 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Sold

H 11.42 in W 27.56 in D 0.12 in

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

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Japanese Obi Pillow For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese obi pillow you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, silk and trimming, every Japanese obi pillow was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese obi pillow, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese obi pillow, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Atelier Lam and antique textiles galleries each produced at least one beautiful Japanese obi pillow that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Pillows-throws for You

Today, vintage pillows and throws are staples in interior decorating, especially in living rooms, bedrooms and guest rooms.

If eyes are the windows to the soul, then decorative pillows are the windows to the design aesthetic of one’s dreams. “They can be showpieces that are the last, final touch to an interior, like a jewel,” says Irish cushion designer Katie Larmour.

The use of pillows dates back thousands of years. However, the earliest examples were not the soft pillows of today as Mesopotamians and ancient Egyptians used headrests made of stone. Softer pillows became popular with the Romans and Greeks.

Contemporary, designer and vintage pillows and throws can tie in design elements from all parts of a room to contribute to a more cohesive aesthetic. Whether they incorporate the colors of the room’s curtains or rug, echo the room’s paint color or act as an accent on their own, pillows and throws fill up a space and create a cozy and put-together appearance.

There are throws and pillows to complement any design style. Whether seeking out intricately patterned mid-century modern pillows, simple designs or tribal-style wool pillows, 1stDibs has something for every home or collection.

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