Customize the look and firmness of your J-Life Buckwheat Hull Pillow, or Soba Gara Makura, with our Japanese pillow covers and loose buckwheat hull (available by the pound).
Our handmade buckwheat pillow covers allow you to easily transfer the buckwheat pillow filling from an existing pillow cover into a different one, so you can refresh the look of your Japanese bedding, or replace a damaged/ worn pillowcase.
This cushion case features a gold and maroon asa no ha print on solid purple fabric. You can learn more about this traditional Japanese pattern on our blog.
Traditional Japanese Comfort
Faithful to Japanese tradition, your sobakawa pillow case is composed of:
An outer sheath that functions like a pillowcase and is available in White Ultra Sateen or in the same matching fabric as the outer case. In Japan, the color white is considered sacred and is associated with purity, humility, and cleanliness. It holds great significance in the Shinto religion.
An outer case made with 100% cotton imported traditional Japanese fabric.
Sizes
Our buckwheat pillows are available in two styles: the buckwheat neckroll pillow and the rectangular buckwheat pillow (each sold separately).
This is my first time using a buckwheat pillow. It's a lot more firm than I thought it would be. I was taken aback in the beginning, but it's actually been a comfortable experience. Especially when I lay on my side, I feel extra support that I don't get with other pillow fillings. It's also helped ease some of the chronic tension in my neck.