Two funky fabrics combine to create a unique look in a zafu cushion embellished with fun black and white patterns. An embroidered eyelet center is paired with a printed fabric of scribbled swirling designs. Measuring 16 inches across, its buckwheat hull filling provides firm yet flexible support for hours of sitting and breathing. Separate cotton cover is machine washable.
- Black and white mixed pattern zafu cushion
- 100% cotton cover, cover is machine wash
- Measures 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 6 pounds
- Comes with a separate
- Insert stuffed with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in USA
- Cushion cover is made in India
This item is handcrafted. Occasional variations in appearance are due to the handcrafted construction, making each piece unique and individual.
design: A round zafu meditation cushion pairing a black embroidered starburst-dot center panel with playful white side panels scattered with hand-scribbled black swirls and dots, gathered into a firm, flat-topped drum shape.
size: Measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: 100% cotton cover with an embroidered eyelet center panel and printed swirl-pattern side panel; insert filled with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA.
features: Removable machine-washable cover, firm yet flexible buckwheat hull filling, mixed black-and-white pattern design, embroidered center panel, handcrafted construction
care: Spot clean as needed, or remove the separate cotton cover and machine wash it, letting it air dry fully before reinserting.
disclaimer: This item is handcrafted, so slight variations in pattern placement and stitching are normal and make each cushion one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
A zafu is one of the oldest tools in the meditation tradition, its round, gently domed shape designed to tilt the hips forward and lengthen the spine so the body can settle into stillness without strain. In this piece, the graphic black and white pattern echoes a very old idea in visual form: light and dark, sound and silence, movement and rest, held together in one balanced whole.
The embroidered starburst center draws the eye inward, much the way a mantra or a single point of focus draws a wandering mind back to the breath. Radiating outward from a still middle point, it quietly mirrors the very posture the cushion supports.
The looser, scribbled swirls along the sides feel almost like thought itself: restless, circling, never quite resolved. Placed beside the ordered center panel, they offer a small visual teaching, that a calm center can coexist with the noise around it, and that meditation is less about silencing the mind than about finding steady ground within it.
Set in a reading nook, at the foot of a bed, or in a dedicated meditation corner, this cushion turns any patch of floor into an invitation to sit, breathe, and return to yourself, even if only for a few quiet minutes between the demands of the day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yogis, and anyone who wants a supportive, floor-level seat for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation seating, floor cushion, yoga practice support, reading nook seat, altar or ritual space accent
- Suggested Mantra: I return to stillness
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion that lifts and tilts the hips slightly forward, helping align the spine and making it easier to sit comfortably for extended periods of meditation or breathwork.
What is the cushion filled with?
It's filled with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, which contour to the body while still offering firm, stable support.
Can the cover be washed?
Yes, the cotton cover is removable and machine washable, so it's easy to keep fresh with regular use.
Will my cushion look exactly like the picture?
Each cover is handcrafted, so the placement of the black and white pattern will vary slightly from piece to piece, making your cushion uniquely yours.
Is this cushion good for taller or less flexible sitters?
Its 5-inch height provides meaningful hip elevation, which can ease tension in the knees and lower back for those newer to floor sitting.
