Derivable Zabuton cushion

A zabuton is a traditional Japanese pillow, used for sitting. In a more casual setting, the zabuton can be used in conjunction with a zaisu, a type of Japanese legless chair, with or without an accompanying kyousoku, a Japanese-style armrest.

Originally, zabuton indicated high status, and were only used by people such as the emperor and members of the imperial court, or most revered of Buddhist monks. Now, zabuton are part of daily life and are central to Japanese omotenashi culture of hospitality.

High-quality zabuton have corner tassels called sumifusa, which are said to bring good luck.