Tatami mat 畳
DESCRIPTION
Tatami mat is a traditional Japanese flooring material.
It is made out of “igusa” (rush plants).
Tatami mats have been used for over 1,000 years, so their feelings and smells are deeply rooted within Japanese.
Originally they were used by the aristocrats in Japan to indicate their social status by the pattern on the edge.
Nowadays, most Japanese house have tatami mat room.
Also traditional Japanese inn are use tatami, so you can see tatami mat at there.
EXPERIENCE
In Japan, you can make small size tatami mat.
You can choose your favorite edge design.