Japanese Bamboo Take Makura Headrest, 1930s-1950s

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A traditional Japanese bamboo pillow (take makura 竹枕), originally used during the hot summer months. The open, woven structure allows … Read more A traditional Japanese bamboo pillow (take makura 竹枕), originally used during the hot summer months. The open, woven structure allows natural ventilation and cooling, providing comfort in a time before modern air circulation.

Dimensions: height 13 cm, width 30 cm, depth 22 cm

Handcrafted from thin bamboo strips, tightly woven into a light yet sturdy form. The softly curved contours and cross-braced interior highlight both functionality and aesthetic refinement.

Today, this bamboo headrest serves not only as a fascinating and decorative object – a curiosity that reflects Japanese domestic culture – but it can also be used practically, for example as support in saunas, wellness practices, or massage sessions.

A distinctive piece that enriches both an ethnographic collection and a wabi-sabi inspired interior. See less