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Unlike the Western concept of having set rooms for specific purposes, the tatami room is the opposite of that. It is whatever it needs to be, whenever it needs to be. Featuring paper doors (shoji) and little to no furniture, nothing about it is permanent- not even the flooring. As much as they are practical and space-saving, they are also symbolic spaces that invite a spirit of ease and warmth. Their humble design speaks to the nature of Japanese culture; welcoming, respectful, and proud. This is where tatami comes in. Its durable yet lightweight design provides an easily adaptable, comfortable flooring for any purposes the room may eventually fulfill. Tatami reminds the Japanese of "home" and wherever there is tatami, there is "home".

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Our tatami mats are constructed of Japanese Rush Grass with a double layer top for extra protection. Inside is a baked dried rice straw fill for strength and durability. Each mat is sewn with a black fabric border and bound with twine. A moisture resistant barrier is included in the foundation of the mat. Learn more about the composition of tatami floor mats over on our

Whereas our shikifutons, kakefutons, zabutons, pillows, and shams are all made in the USA from imported Japanese fabrics, the tatami mats are assembled in China from Japanese materials and are imported to our Massachusetts warehouse.

If you are looking to use a tatami mat as a foundation for your shikifuton, please see our tatami size guide and blog on how to build a complete Japanese sleep system before ordering. We also have a complete tatami care guide on our blog as well.

Our exclusive Kaiteki Tatami Mats are designed to withstand years and years of heavy use. Great for entrance areas, dining rooms, meditation rooms, bedrooms or martial arts studios.Manufactured in Taiwan for the Japanese Home market and bearing the JAL approval certificate for quality, and for use of non-toxic materials in construction, our Haiku Designs Tatami mats are quite simply the best tatami mats available in the American market today.

Our mats are constructed in much the same way Tatami mats have been traditionally made in the east, for hundreds of years. For instance, our mats use all natural Rush grass exterior, and rice straw foundation, instead of the wafer board, or particle board or that is commonly found in less expensive mats. Layered Rice straw is more time consuming to manufacturer but it gives our mats that firm feeling with a slight and comfortable give that make Tatami mats such a unique and valuable floor covering.

In addition, the Rush grass straw used as a covering for our Tatami mats is rated, "Best Grade #1", meaning little or no visible variation in grass straw pattern, further evidence of the quality of construction used in the Haiku Designs Kaiteki Tatami Mats. This entire package is then wrapped in a durable cloth edging and tightly woven and tension stitched to prevent warping or bending.

Because Tatami Mats include a large portion of rush straw, they are classified an agricultural product and must meet strict U.S. Department of Agricultural custom regulations designed to prevent the introduction of insects, and molds into the country. Most Tatami mat manufacturers meet these requirements by placing toxic powder insecticide coatings into several layers of the tatami mat or fumigating the entire mat with pesticide gas- not ours.

Our Kaiteki Tatami Mats are the cleanest, most eco-friendly mats available today because they are processed and manufactured naturally. Instead of toxic pesticide powders, fumigation gas or sprays, our mats meet the U.S. Customs requirements by means of an infrared heat process that gently heats the mats eliminating any potential molds. In addition, our rush straw components are thoroughly washed using a special process before manufacturing, eliminating any potential problems.

What this means to you is that the Tatami mats from Haiku Designs offer a beautiful, harmonious traditional Japanese style floor covering for your home or office that is made from all-natural, renewable materials in a way that is Eco-friendly and toxin free. With proper treatment, our Tatami mats will last up to 20 years.

Auspicious 5 Piece Set LayoutIn the Edo period of classical Japanese culture, the art of placing Tatami mats in a certain pattern in a home, teahouse, or temple was thought to be auspicious and to bring good fortune. This later came to be known as a Washitsu room or a Japanese style room. When complimented with traditional Japanese Furniture such as futons and Rice paper lamps, the resulting room produces a sense of natural beauty, harmony, and simplicity-all key elements of Japanese home design.

Benefits of Tatami MatsTatami mats are an all natural floor covering that is are supportive to the body, but also less jarring and impactful to the knees, back, and joints when walking. They are also a natural air purifier, cleaning the air by absorbing nitrogen dioxide in the room. In addition our All Natural Tatami mats do not off gas any dangerous chemicals, pesticides, or Formaldehyde gasses, as they are a 100 % natural produce. The Rush Grass layering of our Tatami mats makes them hydroscopic; absorbing moisture during periods of high humidity and naturally discharging the moisture back into the room when the air is dry, creating a comfortable and balanced home environment. As an added benefit Tatami mats act as an insulator as well, keeping your room cool in the summer and holding heat and warmth during the cold season.

Tatami Mats are traditionally used for flooring and bed mats, manufactured using compressed rice straw and a woven Igusa grass cover. Our range of Tatami mats can be used with selected beds in our range, the Loft Living Tatami Set or simply as flooring or bed mats on their own. We can also offer folding Tatami style floor mats which make great decorative accessories or can be used for exercise and Yoga.

The tatami mat is a type of flooring material that is used in traditional Japanese-style rooms and more commonly, tatami rooms. Once tatami mats reached into the homes of commoners, they became a common household item in every Japanese style room and was a symbol for home.

The practice of constructing a tatami mat involves using rice straw to form the core, woven rush grass as the covering around the core, and sometimes wood chip boards or polystyrene foam as the base. Tatami mattresses are constructed in standard sizes with the length always twice the size of the width.

Ryokans, a traditional Japanese inn that served travelers that traveled on roads and highways, features tatami mat rooms that lead into a small entranceway where guests can take off their shoes before stepping onto the tatami floor.

Guest rooms at a ryokan are designed with traditional Japanese methods: tatami flooring, sliding doors, a porch or balcony, and a futon spread out as bedding. The pattern of tatami has a distinct woven design, respectfully because of the way the mat is constructed. While the texture of a tatami mat feels a bit hard on the surface but once stepped on, the cushion of the mat is soft and delicate.

Tatami mats are commonly used for sleeping on the floor. 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. The benefits of sleeping on the floor are astounding, as it is a healthy way to rest your back and a natural way to get restful sleep.

The dining and bedroom area are covered with tatami flooring to provide comfort for dining, drinking tea, and sleeping. Since tatami mats are made naturally from organic materials and constructed with care, they are the perfect type of flooring that provides optimal comfort for sleeping and daily activities.

The popular arrangement of a Japanese bed is: Tatami mats are at the bottom, a thin foam pad as an extra layer, and a Japanese futon (shikibuton). A firm pillow such as a tatami pillow can be paired with this set up to complete the full Japanese bed setup.

The tatami floor mat may be used your home for many different purposes other than as a floor covering or tatami sleeping mat. Tatami mats can be used as a dining room floor mat, a kitchen and bathroom floor mat, or as a centerpiece decoration in a living room.

Below are reviews of modern tatami mats that offer tatami mats in sizes such as folding (used for meditation, yoga, table mats) and larger sizes that are used for covering a bedroom with tatami mat flooring.

Decorating your home with a tatami mat is a natural way to introduce a fresh new look into your home. Tatami is often used in a living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Here is a list of tatami mats that have highly rated customer reviews on its respective online platform.

DescriptionAs a company from Japan that started in 1886 as a small shop, IKEHIKO is now a full-fledged, grown company that distributes beautiful and traditional tatami mats. Comes in size 39 x 83 x 0.5 in and made from 100% rush grass grown from Japan.

The Oriental furniture tatami mat is simply a great tatami platform at a great price. A classic Japanese design that shares the substantial, high-value construction and proven durability of an authentic tatami mat.

DescriptionThis Emoor tatami mat is 100% rush grass made and is perfect as a floor mat or as a futon bed. Beautifully designed and constructed with durability to be used as an oriental rug on the floor and as an underlying mattress for Japanese traditional futons.

They are the perfect Japanese style flooring as they provide a firm and comfortable platform to walk on and a soft and pleasant platform to sleep on. Tatami mats are a natural foundation for a Japanese futon or mattress. The natural pattern and grass-like scent of the mats prove to be great for flooring hallways, entrances, and as doormats.

The folding tatami mat is great for smaller, compact spaces and for individual activities. The folding tatami mat is great for sleeping on the floor, layering with a shikibuton, yoga meditation, relaxing, and vacation mats. 041b061a72