Floor Japanese Tatami Mat

The beauty and simplicity of japanese design tatami mats are traditional style floor coverings composed of layer of grass or straw filling with an external layer of woven straw covering.
Floor japanese tatami mat. Whether at a temple restaurant or inn you. Made with woven straw these mats are a key element of traditional japanese architecture. Modern furniture organic bedding home décor. Inside is a baked dried rice straw fill for strength and durability.
Japanese tatami mats offer a beautiful traditional style of japanese floor covering. You may be wondering why someone would want to sleep on something like this as it sounds hard and uncomfortable. Although they re much better than carpet over cement or a wooden floor tatami are still quite firm and don t add a lot of extra cushioning value. Today many tatami mats are manufactured with internal layers of wafer board wood or cardboard to reduce cost.
Pesticide free traditional japanese tatami mats in a classical japanese room setting. Tatami floor mats and tatami mats are relaxing and eco friendly. While today modern homes use a range of flooring types many homes will have at least one tatami area that can be used as a sitting room or as a bedroom by spreading out a tatami mattress called a futon. A moisture resistant barrier is included in the foundation of the mat.
Except for the classic series you can make a purchase of one mat but we also offer sets of 3 4 6 9 and 12 that can be immediately spread out on the floor and enjoyed upon arrival. Our tatami is square 82 cm 64 56 in x 82 cm 64 56 in. Tatami mats are a traditional flooring unique to japan. Offered by haiku design our tatami mats are all natural pesticide free flooring.
It s placed on the floor with only a straw mat called a tatami underneath. Each mat is sewn with a black fabric border and bound with twine. Creating harmony in the home. Our tatami mats are constructed of japanese rush grass with a double layer top for extra protection.
Two different colored mats are pictured arranged on the floor. The japanese version is a thin mat usually no more than three or four inches thick. Sleeping on tatami mats is a common method in traditional japanese homes and many people simply sleep on the bare tatami floor since they provide sufficient comfort and padding. Perfected over 1300 years handmade japanese tatami is the most versatile flooring available.