The History

Dated back to the 710AD when the Japanese Emperor Shoumu first used Tatami as a bed. However, there were rules governing the use of Tatami for different social ranking by the different thickness of the tatami mat and edge colors.  At that time, only the Emperor used the best silk fabric for the edge decoration.

Why Tatami

Tatami is an unique green product feeling warm in the winter while cooler in the summer. The natural characteristic of straw provides the best comfort adaptable to humidity atmosphere, suitable for many purpose of living and decoration, flooring, bedding (w/ futon) to exercising (Judo). It's moderate hardness also contributes to the good health of waist and backbone for sleeping on.

Tatami  is perfect for rest & bedding, quite simply made of mother natural a special kind of straw material.

1. Highly Ventilated, cool for Summer and warm for Winter. You are sleeping on Grass and Cotton.
2. May help comfort level for people with Back pain. Use with 4" cotton futon mattress or plain tatami for people who like a firmer (not same as hard) base. Recommended by Chiropractors in North America. Healthy for Child - Adults and Elders.
3.  Winter - Use with Feather Bed for extra comfort during winter.
4. Hypoallergenic - Natural products
5. Knock down furniture and easy for moving.
6. Resting & Meditation.
7. Scent of nature helps relax and rest.

Suitable for Child - Cosmopolitan people - Elderly.

榻榻米是日本的國粹，日本家居普遍會鋪設榻榻米，這類居室一般稱為和室。榻榻米形狀大小有既定標準，長闊比例一般是2:1，一般為3尺x6尺。坐上感覺柔軟舒適，多數人只是放置坐墊便可席地而坐。」榻榻米的好處是易拆易用，容易清洗。日本人習慣睡在榻榻米上，不鋪設床架，睡上便將『蒲團』（Futon）取出，席在榻榻地板上便可。早上將蒲團收起，可騰出很多空間。

Use with:
Tatami - Tatami poster bed - Tatami Zabuton -  Japanese mattress - Shoji Screen - Shoji Lamp  - Silk Comforter .

Tatami is made from Igusa (rush/rice straw). 
Each one is finely woven for the best comfort.

A Traditional Japanese Tatami Room for use with Futon or simply flooring for meditation room.

Create Natural Living Environment with nature friendly material.

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