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 cotton pillowcase features a playful bunny pattern printed on plum-colored fabric. Visit our blog to learn more about rabbits in Japanese culture.
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).
I was hesitant at first because the pillow is super firm when it first comes in - but it really doesn't take too long to break it in a bit. This pillow is especially great for side sleepers, and I could imagine it being a little bit difficult for back or belly sleepers before being broken in. If you end up not using it as a pillow, it does make a great meditation cushion or mini bolster for leaning against the wall.