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Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Sakura Embroidery

Delight in the ethereal beauty of Japan's favorite bloom - the Sakura, all year round, with our handcrafted Kyoto zabuton cushion, now adorned with elegant Sakura embroidery.

Inspired by traditional Japanese design and the graceful charm of Spring, each cushion is thoughtfully made to bring both comfort and a touch of nature into your space.

Choose your favorite Sakura design, number of embroideries you want to add, and your preferred zabuton colors — then let your cushion bloom with timeless grace.

Our Kyoto zabuton cushions are still handmade using traditional futon techniques to reflect Kyoto’s rich cultural way of life.

They are very versatile and can be used as seat cushion on the floor or chair, for meditation when doing yoga or simply to liven things up in the living room. Innovated for greater stability and comfort, once you try our zabuton cushions, you’ll never go back to using an ordinary cushion again!

  • ¥12,000
Step 1: Choose the size that fits your need
Step 2: Protect your cushion with water-repellant treatment
Step 3: Choose number of corners you want to add embroidery*

*The position of the Sakura embroidery on the zabuton will be decided by Takaokaya.

Click to see enlarged cotton fabric swatch

spring has arrived!

sakura embroidery

About Our Sakura Embroidery Patterns

Be captivated by two beautiful Sakura embroidery patterns:
🌸 Someiyoshino – The most common cherry blossom, also known as the Yoshino cherry.
🌸 Yaezakura – A double-layered, multi-petaled blossom, known for its rich and full appearance.

Each pattern comes in two color variations, so you have four unique designs to choose from.

Which one is your favorite?

Someiyoshino A

Sakura blooms in beige
and light pink

Someiyoshino B

Sakura blooms in white and pink

Yaezakura A

Sakura blooms in shades of dark and light pink and white+beige

Yaezakura B

Sakura with white+beige and light pink and dark pink

Less Is more or more is better

How many sakura embroidery would you like blooming on your zabuton cushion?
There is no correct answer but what your heart desires.

Please select the number of corners you want to add the Sakura embroidery.

If you choose 2 corners or more, you can select the same pattern or a different pattern for each corner of the cushion.

Pick your favorite pattern(s) and let your cushion bloom with the magic of Spring. 🌸

1 Corner

Select 1 Sakura pattern

2 Corners

Select 1 or 2 Sakura patterns
*Same as product picture

3 Corners

You can select up to 3 patterns

4 Corners

You can select up to 4 patterns

modern living with a piece of inherited Japanese hospitality

From being a seat adornment that symbolizes a person’s royal or high status nearly 1000 years ago, Zabutons are now used daily for floor seating to provide comfort and relaxation in modern Japanese households or used for meditation to increase mindfulness.

Zabuton cushions are traditional Japanese cushions with nearly 1000 years of history. Now, zabuton cushions are part of Japanese daily life and are central to Japanese omotenashi culture of hospitality. WELCOMING THE GUEST

OMOTENASHI HOSPITALITY

Give a warm welcome to guests who visit your home by giving them your best cushions to rest and relax on

Zabuton cushions are traditional Japanese cushions with nearly 1000 years of history. Now, zabuton cushions are part of Japanese daily life and are central to Japanese omotenashi culture of hospitality. Daily relaxation

DAILY RELAXATION

Relax at home with your favorite zabuton cushion

Zabuton cushions are traditional Japanese cushions with nearly 1000 years of history. Now, zabuton cushions are part of Japanese daily life and are central to Japanese omotenashi culture of hospitality. Gaining popularity for meditation use .

MEDITATION

Practice self-care and mindfulness to reduce stress and regain a sense of calm and peace

Why can we relax so well?

The Importance of Our Craftsmen

The craftsman's experience and care of "thinking about the user and putting inner filling", which cannot be achieved by machine production, create "comfort" and "relaxation".

The secret of relaxation

Stuffing by skillful craftsmen

The stuffing stage is one of the most important parts of the production process. It does not only determine the comfort level of the finished products, but it is also what allows the product to keep its integrity even with frequent use. The zabuton has a large amount of filling in the center part where the weight is applied. Our skilled craftsmen are concerned with the longevity of their creations, so they would like to make sure that even in the future, each product is still as comfortable as the day it was made.
The craftsman's experience and care of "thinking about the user and putting inner filling", which cannot be achieved by machine production, create "comfort" and "relaxation".

“Omotenashi”: The Spirit of Kyoto hospitality

Three Characteristics of Kyoto Zabuton

The three-pronged stitch on the top of a zabuton, known as “toji,” has the function of keeping thecotton evenly distributed. Most zabuton use a “toji” in the shape of a cross, but Kyoto zabuton usethe three-pronged stitch shown the picture.

”Sampo-toji”: Three-pronged stitch

The three-pronged stitch on the top of a zabuton, known as “toji,” has the function of keeping the
cotton evenly distributed. Most zabuton use a “toji” in the shape of a cross, but Kyoto zabuton use
the three-pronged stitch shown the picture. The tail of the “Y” shape points to the front of the zabuton for the user’s convenience. When you serve the zabuton to your guest, you do not mistake the direction of the zabuton by looking at this stitch.

The underside of the zabuton cushion is flat, which ensures the stability of the cushion. However, the top side of the zabuton is filled to create a dome-like shape, which is reminiscent of the shape of a Japanese fishcake called kamaboko.

”Kamaboko-gata”: Dome shape

The underside of the zabuton cushion is flat, which ensures the stability of the cushion. However, the top side of the zabuton is filled to create a dome-like shape, which is reminiscent of the shape of a Japanese fishcake called kamaboko. This shape does not only provides fluff, but it also prevents the zabuton cushion from thinning too quickly, even with frequent use. The plump and natural curve shape of the zabuton cushion is an indication of the skill possessed by the maker.

The corner tassel stitches on a zabuton cushion are called sumifusa. It does not only function as a decoration, but it is also a traditional technique used to make sure that the cotton filling does not come out from the corners of the cushion.

”Sumi-fusa”: Tasselled Corners

The corner tassel stitches on a zabuton cushion are called “sumi-fusa”. It does not only function as a decoration, but it is also a traditional technique used to make sure that the cotton filling does not come out from the corners of the cushion. In ancient Japan, it is believed that putting tassels on the corners of the cushions prevents evil from possessing the user.

Create with takaokaya's craftsmen

Takaokaya believes that by having customers participate in the manufacturing process, such as selecting materials, we can make our Kutsurogi products with a special feeling that is entirely relaxing. We also believe that the experience of creating together with them will promote relaxation and lead our customers to attach to our products. Those are not able to be provided by ready-made products.

Solid? Japanese? Nordic?

which color or pattern do you like?

Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Solid Color - Takaokaya, zabuton, futon, cushion, made in Kyoto
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Solid Color
from ¥7,500
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Japanese Pattern - Takaokaya, zabuton, futon, cushion, made in Kyoto
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Japanese Pattern
from ¥7,500
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Nordic Pattern - Takaokaya
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Tromso Nordic Pattern
from ¥7,500
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Hikizome Linen - Takaokaya
Kyoto Zabuton Cushion | Hikizome Linen
from ¥18,000

More About Product

[Sizes (approx.)] S (50×55 cm), M (55×59 cm), L (59×63 cm), XL (64×68 cm)
[Fabric] 100% Cotton
[Filling] 100% Cotton
[Tassel] 100% Silk
[Filling weight] S: 1.0kg / M:1.2kg / L:1.4kg / XL:1.6kg

This product's page is "kyoto zabuton cushion | solid color". The color can be selected from Solid colors from our cotton collection. Please check colors from our cotton fabric sample. >>>SEE SAMPLE

Customer Reviews

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Rama
soft and comfy

The cushion is very comfy and the color gorgeous with pretty sakura embroidery. I got it shipped to Boston, Massachusetts without any issues. It's worth paying for international shipping for handcrafted cushions and futon.

We are so glad you love your handcrafted cushions Rama!
Please enjoy them often and may they bring you much joy and relaxation each time you use them.

Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya

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Jordan Sharke
Relaxation & Family Time

Whether alone, watching a movie with family, or enriching ourselves in meditation, the zabuton cushions provide our family with comfort and balance. I am a skinny, bony person, and these cushions are a perfect balance of supportive and solid yet soft and flexible. We removed our couch in favor of pillows, allowing us to spend more time with our bunny at home in our own little "bunny cafe". These cushions are absolutely beautiful works of art whose quality is evident, and each individual embroidered item includes signatures from the crafters who perfected each item. Very thoughtful and beautiful addition to help make our house feel so much more like home. Thank you!

Thank you for the 5* rating for the Kyoto Zabuton cushions, and sharing how you are using them. We are so glad to know that you are enjoying and loving the cushions.

Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya