This zafu cushion is the perfect accessory for meditation and yoga practice. This cushion is filled with organic 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 extended sitting. A handle is attached to the side and the cover zips off to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance. The cushion’s modern colorblock fabric adds richness and variation to your surroundings without overwhelming the senses. Choose from two different covers: a burgundy center or Taupe center.
- Tartan plaid meditation cushion
- Denim cover is 100% acrylic, machine wash
- Cushion is 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 5 pounds
- Separate cotton insert, stuffed with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in USA
- Cushion and insert are made in India
Note: The color selection refers to the color of the round center
design: A round, two-toned zafu meditation cushion with a bold colorblock face — a solid burgundy or taupe center panel framed by a pleated contrasting border — finished with a sewn-on side handle for easy carrying.
size: 16 inches across, 5 inches high; weighs approximately 5 pounds.
material: Durable acrylic twill cover with a separate cotton insert, filled with organic buckwheat hulls.
features: removable zip-off cover for easy cleaning, separate cotton insert stuffed with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls, sturdy side handle for carrying, round shape for stable seated posture, colorblock design in burgundy or taupe center
care: Unzip and machine wash the outer cover as needed; spot clean or air out the buckwheat-filled insert rather than washing it.
disclaimer: As a handmade textile piece filled with natural buckwheat hulls, slight variation in stitching, fill settling, and color tone is normal and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
The zafu has its roots in Zen meditation halls, where its round, firm form was designed for one purpose: to lift the hips just enough to let the spine rise naturally and the legs settle into a stable cross-legged seat. The circle itself has long stood for wholeness and continuity — a shape with no beginning or end — echoing the cyclical, returning nature of a daily sitting practice.
This cushion's two-toned face gives that traditional form a quiet, modern presence. The solid center disc, ringed by a contrasting pleated border, draws the eye inward toward a single point — a small visual cue toward the kind of focused attention meditation itself asks for. Burgundy carries associations of grounded vitality and warmth, while taupe reads as calm and understated, so either colorway sits comfortably in a home practice space without demanding attention.
More than a prop, the zafu is part of the ritual of sitting down. Choosing it, placing it, settling onto it — these small repeated acts become a signal to the mind that stillness is beginning.
Keep it by a window, at the foot of the bed, or in a corner set aside for quiet — its firm, buckwheat-filled shape is ready the moment you are, whether for ten minutes of breath awareness before the day starts or a longer seated practice in the evening. The built-in handle makes it easy to bring outside, tuck away after use, or carry to a yoga class, so the cushion travels as readily as the practice it supports.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yogis, and anyone building a daily stillness practice who wants firm, comfortable floor seating
- Purpose: Seated meditation, yoga and pranayama practice, floor seating, breathwork, mindfulness rituals
- Suggested Mantra: Be still, be here
- Intention: Grounding, Stillness, Balance, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root
Questions & Guidance
How firm is this meditation cushion?
It's filled with organic buckwheat hulls, which mold to your body while still offering firm, stable support — softer underfoot than foam but far more supportive than a flat pillow.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes. The outer cover unzips and is machine washable, so you can keep it fresh with regular use.
What's inside the cushion?
A separate cotton insert holds the filling, made from chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, so you can remove it from the cover for cleaning or airing out.
Which color should I choose?
The color choice refers to the round center panel — pick a deep burgundy center or a softer taupe center, both paired with a contrasting pleated border.
Is this cushion good for tall or larger-bodied sitters?
At 16 inches across and 5 inches high, it offers a generous seat and enough lift to help most sitters find a comfortable hip angle for cross-legged posture.
