This zafu cushion is a helpful meditative tool that also adds beauty and opulence to your surroundings with its soothing turquoise-tone brocade fabric and elaborate white/silver-like floral motifs. The cushion is filled with buckwheat hulls that mold easily to your contours while providing firm, stable support. The round shape promotes comfortable posture and proper alignment of the pelvis during meditation. A handle is attached to the side and the cover zips off to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance.
The cushion is approximately 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall.
- Turquoise blue brocade zafu meditation cushion
- The cushion is 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 7–8 pounds
- Separate cotton zippered insert
- Stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA
- The cushion cover is made in India
design: A round, plump zafu cushion wrapped in turquoise brocade, its surface embossed with intricate white and silver-toned floral scrollwork that catches the light like fine embroidery.
size: Approximately 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall; weighs about 7–8 pounds.
material: Brocade textile outer cover with a separate cotton zippered inner insert, filled with buckwheat hulls.
features: Zip-off outer cover for easy washing, separate cotton inner insert, side carrying handle, buckwheat hull fill that molds to your seated posture, ornate floral brocade pattern
care: Unzip and spot clean or gently hand wash the brocade cover, then let it air dry fully before zipping it back over the insert.
disclaimer: Because the cover is cut from patterned brocade, the placement of the floral motifs may vary slightly from cushion to cushion.
Meaning & Intention
The zafu has been the traditional seat of meditators for centuries, its round form echoing the wheel of dharma and the idea of wholeness turning steadily in place. Lifting the hips above the knees, it lets the spine find its natural, effortless alignment — a small architectural act in service of a quiet mind.
The raised floral scrollwork across this cushion draws on the language of brocade, a weaving tradition once reserved for temple textiles and ceremonial dress. The lotus-like blooms threading across the fabric carry their own quiet symbolism: a flower that opens in clarity and beauty from murky water, much as the mind is said to clarify through steady practice.
Turquoise itself has long been considered a protective, calming hue — worn and used across Tibetan, Persian, and Southwestern traditions alike as a color of clear skies, open water, and steady communication. Paired with the zafu's grounding shape, it becomes a small visual cue to settle the breath and soften the shoulders before you even sit down.
Keeping a dedicated cushion in your space — rather than folding a blanket each time — turns meditation from an errand into a ritual you return to. Its firm, contoured support makes it easy to sit a few extra minutes without shifting or fidgeting, and its handle means it can travel from a meditation corner to a yoga mat to a sunlit reading spot without a second thought.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners who want a firm, supportive seat for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation seating, yoga and pranayama practice, floor seating, home altar accent, quiet reading nook
- Suggested Mantra: I return to stillness
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding, Calm
- Chakra Connection: Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a traditional round meditation cushion that lifts the hips above the knees, helping the spine settle into a comfortable, upright seated position for meditation or breathwork.
How firm is the buckwheat hull filling?
Buckwheat hulls provide firm, stable support while shifting to mold to your body, so the cushion holds its shape rather than compressing flat over time.
Can the cover be washed?
Yes, the brocade cover zips off from the cotton inner insert, so it can be spot cleaned or gently hand washed and air dried separately.
What are the dimensions and weight?
The cushion measures approximately 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall, and weighs about 7–8 pounds when filled.
Where is this cushion made?
The brocade cover is made in India, and it's filled with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA.
