Handmade Makura/Sword Pillows

[ChrisW]

Hello everyone!

Chris here. I've been making these for a few years now and selling them at the Chicago show and other shows/events. These are my take on makura since I wanted a sword pillow that came in some different color options than what we're used to seeing, was sturdy enough to support multiple heavy blades, and able to be washed and reused with ease. These pillows are able to be washed and reused if they ever take on too much soiling. I had a fellow token kai member tell me that I ought be selling these online as well, so now I offer them to you!

They are machine and hand-stitched seams and cinching, with a sturdy fill inside that can be filled in such a way that allows for varying degrees of firmness/softness. The material is satin, which I've found I prefer over the usual silk brocade. Though if provided, I could use suitable materials other than the satin.

As they are now, they come in 8 different colors: red, gold, purple, royal blue, navy, olive, forest green, emerald green.

 

For reference, the blades resting on these two pillows are a: 29.5" Sukesada katana and a 29" Yamato ken.

 

 

 

I am asking $20 a pillow, or 3 for $50.

 

For larger orders(10+), I am open to a bulk rate.

 

Shipping is via USPS flat-rate boxes which are as follows directly from the USPS site:

• Small Flat Rate Box: $10.20 (fits up to 5 I believe)
• Medium Flat Rate Box: $17.10  
• Large Flat Rate Box: $22.80 

 

 

A photo of the cinching method I use:

 

If you have any questions regarding my makura or anything mentioned in this post, feel free to respond here and/or DM or email me.

~Chris