Lovingly hand-stitched by Takaokaya

The company produces more than 50 varieties of ojami using everything from luxurious Nishijin textile to wool and hemp.

To pep up a 95-year-old futon business, a Kyoto company injects a modern twist into the good ol’ zabuton, aka floor cushions.

IN the Japanese context of a living space, zabuton, or floor cushions, are like that humble servant who lurks in the background, unobtrusive yet handy. Typically square and flat, the cushions are used for sitting or kneeling on the floor in lieu of chairs.