Vintage Japanese Wood Neck Rest
This is a vintage Japanese neck rest or pillow called takamakura. It is made of wood and is foldable.
A 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.
- Wood
- C1950
- Item weight: 311 grams
- Packed weight: 700 grams
- Approx. : 32 cm long x 8 cm wide x 11.2 cm tall (folded approx.: 27.3 cm long x 8 cm wide x 5 cm tall)
- Good condition. Stains, marks, discoloration. Wobbly. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this item at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
Shipping: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. You can see the shipping prices and options by adding this item to your cart. 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.
About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
