Knee Pillow

I am a Knee Pillow. I go where support is needed. Between the knees, under the legs, behind the back... I fill the gaps you only notice once they’re gone.

Curator's Notes

I never really thought about pillows beyond the one under my head until having kids. During pregnancy and postpartum, that changed quickly. The house filled up with pillows. Everywhere. Mainly because the body needed support in places I hadn’t paid attention to before.

I remember using makeshift versions of this, something between the knees at night to ease the strain in my lower back, legs and hips. Knowing this exists now, it’s exactly what I would have reached for. The shape is simple but specific. It sits comfortably under the knees to help elevate legs to align the hips and lower back, but it’s just as useful elsewhere. Under the knees when lying on your back, behind the lower back when sitting, or even to slightly elevate the legs for blood circulation. It meets the body where it needs support, without forcing it into position.

Knee Pillow was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Iwata

Designer: Nezen

Specifications

Dimensions: 

Small: 8.0" (w) x 25" (l) or 20cm (w) x 63cm (l)

Large: 10" (w) x 25" (l) or 25cm (w) x 63cm (l)

Materials: 

Cotton, Filling: Feathers

Details

• Made in Japan
• Part of the Nezen collection, emphasizing natural and unbleached materials
  
• A pillow case specifically designed to cover and protect the pillow available in size small and large
  
• Small is generally recommended for women or smaller body types
• Large is generally recommended for men or larger body types
  
• Unbleached cotton fabric, retaining the material’s natural tone
  
• Cotton fabric for durability and a smooth feel
  
• Designed for sleeping or lounging
• To care, handwash with cold water and meutraldetergent
  
• Air dry, particularly in the sun if possible