Casamance French Velvet Collection

Casamance reinvents classic French velvet by creating novel and contemporary motifs and color palettes. Takaokaya collaborated with Casamance to create this collection of Ojami and Settee cushions that harmonize two of the world's most sensitive creative cultures — Japan and France. The handcrafted story and luxurious stuffing is all Kyoto, while the cover wrapping — plushly French, chic and elegant.

About Takaokaya

Takaokaya has been producing handcrafted futon bedding and zabuton cushions in the ancient imperial capital of Kyoto since 1919. The company is thought to be the only one left that still makes it’s products by hand in Kyoto. Takaokaya prestigiously sells its products at all department stores in Japan.

About Ojami and Settee Cushions

Takaokaya developed the Ojami cushion for the new millennium. The unique shape is based on a traditional azuki bean filled Japanese ‘tedama’ beanbag toy, called ‘ojami’ in Kyoto dialect. The Settee cushion is a larger, more luxurious version of the Ojami. Try Ojami as a throw pillow on the sofa and Settee for comfortably sitting on the floor.

Care and Cleaning of Ojami and Settee Cushions

Ojami and Settee are traditional Japanese zabuton cushions which means that the cover cannot be removed for washing. If soiled, gently wipe with a damp cloth. In Japan a dry-cleaner that cleans kimono can often dry-clean zabuton. However, Takaokaya recommends overseas customers take extra care not to dirty their zabuton to avoid cleaning issues. Takaokaya says that most soiling is caused by food or drink.