Japanese Silk Infinity Kimono Pillow

The origins of Kimono-like garments were introduced into Japan by Chinese diplomats during the Kofun period in 300 – 538 CE. Later, as immigration and cultural exchange flourished, the Kimono became popular and was adopted by the Imperial Japanese Court. During the Edo Period, 1603–1867 CE, Japan's culture and economy developed significantly with heightened displays of luxury and wealth. With this affluence came an elevated development of art forms, including clothing and opulent silk textiles.
Traditionally made of silk, the kimono developed into a highly praised art form with ever more complex silk weaves, using techniques, such as hand-printing, painting, embroidery and shibori, a traditional form of tie-dyeing. Every Kimono is an unique work of art

is a pattern in which the Chinese character for "Manji is broken diagonally and continuously joined. It is a Buddhist term used in place of the Chinese character for "ten thousand which means "all" or "all things," and represents the universe or infinity.

is a type of plain-woven silk crêpe that has been produced for more than 300 years in the region of Tango on the northern coast of Kyoto Prefecture. The technique of weaving chirimen was brought to Japan from China in the 1500’s.

Chirimen is produced from high twist raw silk yarn and characterized by its textured surface, this soft and wrinkle-free silk crêpe has for generations been the preferred fabric for making yūzen-dyed kimono.