Product Overview
Our most popular size and the one we recommend for most sleepers. The 16 x 22 Medium buckwheat hull pillow offers a comfortable balance of support and room to move. It is slightly larger than the standard Japanese pillow size, giving your head and neck more space without feeling oversized.
You choose the amount that feels right for your body.
Most people prefer 6 pounds, which gives a comfortable height for side and combination sleepers. You can adjust the pillow at home by adding or removing hulls through the convenient zipper.
Recommended Fill Amounts
These measurements help you understand how the fill level affects the height of the pillow.
| % of Maximum |
Weight in pounds |
Thickness in inches |
| 60 | 5.5 | 2 7/8" |
| 65 | 6 | 3 1/8" |
| 70 | 6.5 | 3 1/2" |
Thickness is approximate.
Buckwheat hulls shift under your head, but because this pillow is not as spacious as the larger sizes, the hulls do not move as far during the night. Your head stays at a consistent height, and the pillow feels supportive without feeling cramped.
If you want tips on shaping or fluffing your pillow, see the how to fluff the pillow for simple techniques.
Premium materials and optional add-ons
Every Kuseno pillow is made by hand with 100% cotton downproof ticking and filled with the hulls of Canadian-grown buckwheat. The hulls are clean, sifted, and naturally air-dried for long lasting comfort. The fabric is breathable, durable, and designed to keep the hulls contained while allowing the pillow to stay cool.
Add an outer pillow case!
Enhance your experience by purchasing an optional outer pillow case. The outer pillow case is open on one end like a standard pillow case so you can wash it more frequently than the inner zippered case. The fabric is high quality 100% cotton with a neutral vine pattern and is a little more breathable than the zippered ticking. They are made slightly wider than the pillow for a smooth fit and feature an attractive 3" cuff on the open end.
Buy multiple pillows and save!
When you buy 4 or more pillows, you automatically save 10% at the checkout.
