Round Japanese Cushion 'Yehuga'

Round Japanese Cushion 'Yehuga' — Seigaiha Wave Pattern in Linen

The round zabuton — distinct from the more common square form — has its own place in Japanese seating tradition. Circular cushions were particularly favored in formal tea ceremony settings and Buddhist meditation practice, where the rounded silhouette echoes the meditative circle. The Yehuga edition carries that heritage forward with a seigaiha wave pattern that has appeared on Japanese textiles for centuries.

Made with a linen cover and cotton padding, this cushion combines the visual character of traditional Japanese textile craft with the comfort needed for extended sitting. The round shape distributes weight evenly, making it particularly well-suited to meditation practice. The seigaiha pattern — literally 'blue ocean waves' — symbolizes peaceful seas and tranquility.

Perfect for meditation sessions, yoga floor work, or simply as an accent piece in a Japanese-inspired room. The Yehuga also makes a beautiful addition to a reading corner, entryway seating area, or anywhere you want to introduce a touch of Japanese aesthetic. Available in multiple colors to match different interior palettes. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to meditative practice or Japanese home design.

Real tatami has a specific feel — firm underneath, cool to the touch, with a subtle vegetal scent that softens over the first few weeks of use. These are qualities you only get from authentic woven rice straw, qualities that shape how generations of Japanese homes have felt. Owning a tatami piece is owning a small fragment of Japanese domestic tradition.

• Tatami-style cushion: high quality construction
• Cover material: Linen
• Cotton padding for maximum comfort
• Seigaiha wave pattern
• Available in multiple colors