J-Life Shiruku Silk Ink Buckwheat Hull Pillow
The J-Life Soba Gara Makura
The J-LifeĀ Buckwheat Hull Pillow, or Soba Gara Makura,Ā adheres to centuries of Japanese tradition by creating a pillow that is simple, comfortable, and durable. In Japan, the most popular type of pillow is not filled with down feathers or synthetic fiberfill. It is filled withĀ buckwheat hulls:Ā the tiny seed casings of the buckwheat plant.
Discover unrivaled comfort when you pair buckwheat hull pillow filling with a silk pillowcase. This buckwheat pillowĀ features a 100% silk pillowcase in aĀ rich black hue. Our collection of silk Japanese bedding is durable, washable, and luxuriously soft.
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Why Switch to Buckwheat?
Buckwheat husk pillowsĀ create a sleep surface that is firm yet cushioned, so it conforms perfectly to the curvature of the neck and head in any position. This can be particularly beneficial for people who suffer from neck or back pain, as the pillow helps to align the spine and improve sleep posture.
Buckwheat husk fillingĀ is also naturally hypoallergenic, breathable and moisture-wicking, which helps keep you cool and dry throughout the night.
The buckwheat hulls we use in our pillows are 100% organic, double cleaned, and grown here in the USA. They contain no toxic chemicals from fumigation unlike imported buckwheat hulls.
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Traditional Japanese Comfort
Our buckwheat pillows are available in two styles: theĀ buckwheat neckroll pillowĀ and theĀ rectangular buckwheat pillowĀ (sold separately). Faithful to Japanese tradition, yourĀ buckwheat husk pillow setĀ is composed of:
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AnĀ outer sheathĀ that functions like a pillowcase and is available in Snow (white) silk, 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 theĀ Shinto religion.
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AnĀ outer caseĀ made ofĀ 100% importedĀ silk fabric.
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100% organicĀ buckwheat hull filling.
You can also choose to add the calming, sleep-inducing fragrance of organic French lavender to your pillow.
All of ourĀ buckwheat sleeping pillowsĀ are handmade by skilled craftsmen and designed to last for many years. After you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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Rectangular Buckwheat Pillow:Ā 13″ x 18″ – 3.8 pounds
Buckwheat Neck Pillow:Ā 3.5″ x 15″ – 1.2 pounds
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Visit ourĀ blogĀ to learn more about the Japanese tradition ofĀ Soba Gara MakuraĀ and to view ourĀ care guide.
View our silk bedding care guideĀ here.
