Sovereign Divide 30x30cm
Woven in Japan with gold metallic thread, this cushion began life as a vintage silk Obi - the ceremonial sash worn with a Kimono.
It's been carefully rebuilt into a piece your home can live with, where the light catches the brocade differently by the hour.
The motifs are mandarin orange, cherry blossom and peony - for centuries it has stood for youth, renewal and prosperity, respectively.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once it's gone, this exact pattern won't be repeated.
Specifications
Because each Obi is a vintage, one-of-a-kind piece, we're generally unable to accept returns. But we are always here if you have questions before you buy.
If something arrives that genuinely doesn't match the images and/or description, please reach out and we'll make it right.
More information can be found on our Return Policy page.
What does the motif mean?
An evergreen citrus that bears fruit and flowers at once, the mandarin orange, Tachibana, symbolises youth and vitality, since it appears to defy the usual cycle of seasons.
It's also tied to nobility, having long been used in Japanese imperial and family crests.