Floor mat tatami TATAMI

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Traditional flooring materials of Japan. A unique culture borne from the climate of Japan. Tatami mats were created as floor coverings in ancient Japan to allow people to live comfortably in a climate that is humid and accompanied by intense changes in the weather. A wild plant introduced from India known as “soft rush” was improved through cultivation, and techniques were developed to weave the leaves into a mat, creating the tatami’s form that has been handed down unchanged for more than a thousand years. With a texture and fragrance that is unique to “soft rush”, coupled with a refined touch and a high level of comfort, tatami mats are an indispensable part of the lifestyles and serenity of the Japanese people even today when other flooring has become common. A tatami mat is a furnishing that “breathes”. One of the features of a tatami mat is its excellent “humidity adjustment” capability. In Japan, the climate alternates between a hot and humid summer and a cold and dry winter every year. Amid such harsh climatic changes, a tatami mat serves to stabilize the humidity of a space at a constant level, as if it is a living thing that breathes. The raw material of a tatami mat is “soft rush”, a plant that is made up of fine fibers. The inside of this plant has a structure resembling a sponge that contains a lot of air. This air sponge absorbs moisture when the air is moist, and conversely, it releases moisture when it is dry, as if it is really breathing. Characteristics / Technical Specifications: - Traditional Japanese flooring material - Made from cultivated “soft rush” (Igusa) - Excellent humidity adjustment capability - Natural air sponge structure for moisture absorption and release - Unique texture and fragrance - Used for over a thousand years in Japan - Provides comfort and serenity