What are Tatami Mats? 15 Things You Need to Know

They’re everywhere in Japan, but what are tatami mats, how are they made, and why do you need to get some?

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KITBRHOME Tatami Mat (Full XL 83 x 55 x 0.5), Japanese Traditional Tatami Mat Mattress, Natural Rush Grass Floor Tatami Futon Mat for Sleeping, Sitting, Yoga, Relaxing Szie Full XL

Japanese-style tatami mats covered with a weft-faced weave of soft rush grass (100% Igusa), which is put on the ground or floor for protection, decoration, or comfort. Item unfolded dimensions: 79 x 55 x 0.5. Folded in 3, easy to store and carry. This tatami mattress works perfectly as a base for a traditional shiki futon (shikibuton), so you can use it sleep on the floor to straighten your back. Tatami mat is comfortable to sit on, walk on, lie on, sleep on, do yoga. and relax on it.

KITBRHOME Tatami Mat (Full XL 83 x 55 x 0.5), Japanese Traditional Tatami Mat Mattress, Natural Rush Grass Floor Tatami Futon Mat for Sleeping

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