{"product_id":"japanese-lacquered-wood-silk-takamakura-neck-pillow-jk706","title":"Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Silk Takamakura Neck Pillow Geisha Red JK706","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntique Japanese Wood Lacquered Base Neck Pillow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese neck rest or pillow called \u003cem\u003etakamakura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e This neck rest consists of an angular, carved base made of brown lacquered wood. The pillow is made of red silk fabric with a floral and bird motif with black tassels on the ends. The pillow is likely stuffed with dried rice hulls\/husks, as it was a common stuffing material at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neck rest, or Takamakura, is a support stand for the neck designed to keep hair intact while sleeping or resting and was used by the Japanese traditional female entertainers, the Geisha, to preserve their outstanding hair.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBrown, red, beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWood, lacquer, silk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eC1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eItem weight: 391 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePacked weight: 791 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApprox. [Base] 9.5 cm long x  19 cm wide x 13.5 cm tall; [Pillow] 5.5 cm wide x 21 cm long; [Assembled Height] 18 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGood condition considering age. Base: Lacquer peels\/cracks on edges, scratches, and marks. Pillow: Fading, discolorations, stains, silk is worn, holes. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe got this item at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40495557247011,"sku":"JK706 furniture","price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Antique-Japanese-Lacquered-Wood-Silk-Takamakura-Neck-Pillow-Geisha-Red-JK706.jpg?v=1719344854","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-lacquered-wood-silk-takamakura-neck-pillow-jk706","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}