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Zabuton Inner Cushion - Meisen size

Zabuton Inner Cushion - Meisen size

$65.00 USD
$65.00 USD
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Made to Order | Current production time: about 3 weeks

Each futon is made after your order is confirmed.
Production time may vary depending on the season.

Features

  • Handcrafted in Tokyo, Japan
  • Made in the standard Japanese Meisen size
  • Outer fabric: 100% organic cotton
  • Filling: blended cotton
    70% organic cotton, 30% recycled polyester
  • Filling weight: approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
  • Suitable for floor seating, meditation, tea time, or everyday use around a low table
  • Soft and full when new; the cotton filling gradually settles and becomes firmer with use

About This Zabuton

This is a Meisen-size zabuton, a standard size commonly used in Japanese homes.

It is filled with approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) of blended cotton, giving it a soft and full feel when new. With regular use, the cotton gradually settles and becomes firmer.

This is a natural characteristic of cotton-filled zabuton cushions.

Materials

  • Outer fabric: 100% organic cotton
  • Filling: blended cotton, 70% organic cotton and 30% recycled polyester
  • Filling weight: approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

Handmade Details

Hand-stitched zabuton finish Hand-tufting detail on zabuton Corner tie detail on zabuton

Hand-Stitched Finish

Each zabuton is carefully sewn closed by hand after the cotton filling is layered.

Hand-Tufting

The hand-tufting helps hold the cotton filling in place as it gradually settles with use.

Size & Natural Settling

The listed dimensions refer to the fabric size before filling. Once the cotton is added, the finished dimensions may appear slightly smaller because of the volume of the filling.

All zabuton cushions are generously filled with cotton and feel soft and full when new. With regular use, the cotton gradually settles and becomes firmer.

Fabric

The outer fabric is made from organic cotton in its natural beige color.

Because the fabric is not bleached, small brown cotton specks may appear on the surface. These are natural parts of the cotton and are harmless to the body.

We use this simple cotton fabric because it works naturally with the organic cotton filling inside the futon.

Blend Cotton

Organic Cotton & Recycled Polyester Blend

This filling combines 70% organic cotton from India with 30% recycled polyester.

The recycled polyester adds resilience while reducing the overall weight of the futon. Compared with the 100% organic cotton option, it feels lighter and slightly more springy, making the futon easier to lift, fold, and move.

Because of its lighter weight and ease of handling, this type of filling is often chosen for spare futons or futons kept for guests in Japan.

The polyester used is Teijin Frontier “High-Bulky ECO,” made using recycled materials including PET bottles.

Filling:
70% Organic Cotton
30% Recycled Polyester

Organic Cotton: India
Recycled Polyester: Teijin Frontier “High-Bulky ECO”

About Flat Dimensions

The listed dimensions are measured from seam to seam while the Zabuton is lying flat and unfilled.

Once the cotton filling is added, the Zabuton gains volume, so the finished length and width become smaller than the listed flat dimensions.

When new, the Zabuton is approximately 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) thick. With use, the cotton gradually settles to around 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in).

Finished size and thickness may vary slightly depending on the amount of filling, temperature, humidity, and use.

Craftsmanship: How We Make a Zabuton

Each Zabuton is made by hand using traditional Japanese futon-making techniques.

  • Layers of cotton are arranged by hand to create an even foundation.
  • The cotton is shaped and distributed carefully so that the filling reaches the edges while providing support at the center.
  • Each corner is filled and shaped by hand to form the final shape of the cushion.
  • After the cotton is inserted, the opening is sewn closed by hand with a blind stitch.

The shape and balance of each Zabuton are adjusted by hand as it is finished.

Care for 100% Cotton Filling

• Do not wash with water at home.
• Air regularly in a dry, well-ventilated place.
• On clear, dry days, air the item outdoors to help release moisture from the cotton filling.
• If outdoor airing is not possible, place it in a well-ventilated room and use a fan or dehumidifier if needed.
• If the outer fabric becomes dirty, gently spot clean the affected area and allow it to dry completely.
• Store only when completely dry, in a well-ventilated place.
• Cotton naturally settles and becomes firmer with use. This is a normal characteristic of cotton-filled bedding.