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Niwa Futon
AGOBAY zabuton and zafu
Showroom Zurich
Description
Created in collaboration with Zen monk Tosei Shinabe, and crafted by Niwa Futon in Nagoya, Japan, our zabuton and zafu cushions are designed especially for Zazen. Together, they offer an optimally supportive, comfortable foundation for extended periods of seated meditation.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichOur collaboration began with a question: how can the act of sitting, so central to Zen, be supported through the craft of futon making? The response resulted in much discussion between fifth-generation futon maker Takuya Niwa, current custodian of his Nagoya-based family business, Niwa Futon, and Zen monk Tosei Shinabe, who teaches Zazen daily in Kyoto – followed by several iteration rounds, a two-month testing period by Tosei and further refinement. The cushions are made entirely by hand – from procuring and fluffing the cotton filling to carefully stitching the linen cover with silk thread.
Our zabuton and zafu can be used on both sides. There is no designated front or back, so you may use either side equally. The cushions can also be purchased individually.
Zabuton: 64 x 73 x 15cm Zafu: 40 x 31 x 10cm
For customers in Switzerland: We’re happy to offer postal delivery upon request. Simply email us at onlineshop@agobay.com, and we’ll send you a payment link including the shipping fee. Once payment is received, your order will be sent with the utmost care by post.
Fabric: linen. Filling: cotton. Stitching thread: silk
Your zabuton and zafu cannot be machine washed – or washed with water at all. If you are concerned about dirt, we recommend lightly wiping the affected area with a cloth.
For regular care, airing them out in the sun is the most effective method. Ideally, they should be placed outdoors in direct sunlight on a clear day. If direct sunlight is difficult to achieve in your environment, simply placing them near a sunny window will also be effective. This will be enough to ensure long-lasting use.
Every object is meticulously packaged to ensure its safe delivery. In the rare event of any damage occurring during shipping, please contact us within a week of delivery. Since self-care products are an intimate sensory escape, we regretfully do not accept any returns.
