The Imperial Shield 50x30cm

The Imperial Shield 50x30cm

£49.00
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The Imperial Shield 50x30cm
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  • The Imperial Shield 50x30cm
  • Close-up of a patterned silk with geometric shapes and floral elements on a purple background.
  • A rectangular cushion in purple colour, shown against a plain white background.
  • A rectangular decorative cushion with an intricate geometric pattern in gold, purple, blue on a dark background.
  • The Imperial Shield 50x30cm
  • Close-up of a patterned silk with geometric shapes and floral elements on a purple background.
  • A rectangular cushion in purple colour, shown against a plain white background.
  • A rectangular decorative cushion with an intricate geometric pattern in gold, purple, blue on a dark background.
The Imperial Shield 50x30cm

The Imperial Shield 50x30cm

£49.00
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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 motif is a tortoise shell (Kikkō-tsunagi) - for centuries it has stood for longevity.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once it's gone, this exact pattern won't be repeated.

Specifications

  • 50 x 30cm / 19.6 x 12in
  • Gold metallic brocade
  • Decorative front, plain backing
  • Removable cover
  • Filled with soft, hypoallergenic hollow fibre - UK orders only (other regions: cover only)
  • Photos show the actual piece for sale, including natural signs of age
Material
  • 100% Silk (Excluding gold/silver threads where applicable)
  • Made in Japan, hand-finished in the UK
Care
  • Steam gently on a low silk setting with a cloth buffer to remove creases
  • Do not machine wash, soak or scrub, no tumble drying
  • Dry clean only
Shipping
  • We aim to dispatch items within 2 working days. Once shipped, you will receive an email with further information to track your order.
  • Delivery times vary depending on the location.
  • For buyers outside the UK, please note that import duties/taxes are buyer's responsibility.
  • More information can be found on our Shipping Policy page.
Return policy

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?

Tortoise Shell 亀甲

A hexagonal, interlocking pattern inspired by the shell of a tortoise, an animal believed in Japanese folklore to live for ten thousand years.
Alongside the crane, it's one of Japan's core symbols of longevity, health, and enduring good fortune.

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