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Maru (Round) Zabuton - Natural Cork Leather - 40 cm Diameter

Maru (Round) Zabuton - Natural Cork Leather - 40 cm Diameter

$75.00 USD
$75.00 USD
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Made to Order | Current production time: about 3 weeks

The product is made after your order is confirmed.
Production time may vary depending on the season.

Features

A round floor cushion with two different surfaces: fabric on one side and cork leather on the other.

The fabric side is available in a choice of cotton or ramie fabrics and colors. The cork leather side has a natural, simple texture. Either side can be used as the top surface.

The cushion is filled with 100% organic cotton and is available in three sizes.

  • Small
    Diameter: 40 cm (15.7 in)
    Organic cotton filling: Approx. 0.3 kg (0.7 lb)

The listed Zabuton size refers to the fabric dimensions, as with our Futon Mattresses (Shikifutons). Once the cotton filling is added, the cushion gains volume, so the finished size may appear approximately 10 cm (4.0 in) smaller than the fabric size.

Materials:

  • One side: Cotton fabric
  • Other side: Cork leather
  • Filling: 100% organic cotton

A carefully made Zabuton finished with a combination of calm Japanese-inspired fabric and natural cork leather.

The cushion is filled with 100% organic cotton. Our artisans distribute the cotton evenly by hand, making sure the filling reaches the edges while giving extra support to the center where you sit.

The simple materials and muted colors work naturally in both Japanese and Western-style interiors. Choose the fabric and color that best suits your space.

Both sides can be used, allowing you to choose between the softer cotton surface and the firmer feel of cork leather.

 

 

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Cork Leather

Cork leather is the bark of the cork oak tree of the genus Quercus of the beech family.

We use cork leather produced in the forests of central India, where cork leather of high quality is produced, although the share of cork production is still small. It is soft and flexible, yet very durable due to the cotton fabric on the back.

When the cork oak is 20 years old and the diameter of the trunk is 20 cm, it undergoes its first peeling. After that, the bark is periodically peeled, and the processed products are used for various purposes, and it is said that harvesting is possible without cutting down the trees until they are about 250 years old.

Cork forests also contribute greatly to the prevention of global warming. Peeled cork trees absorb three to five times more carbon dioxide than usual. Not cutting down trees, using the material without using all of it, and helping to prevent global warming are the reasons why cork is said to be an environmentally friendly material.

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.

How to Care Cork Item

This zabuton is not washable. Dry it in the sun from time to time to keep it clean and bring back the fluffy feel of cotton.

If it get stained, use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently remove it from the cork surface. If using water, use lukewarm water with a small amount of neutral detergent diluted in it, and wipe it off with a soft cloth. However, since the cork may be deformed if immersed in water, wipe it off only with a wet cloth.