History of Tatami: We at Oriental Furniture are pleased to announce our new line of Tatami Mats.They come to you straight from the Far East, where they have been making Tatami for hundreds of years. Tatami mats started as floor coverings and were also used to make chairs or benches by placing several Tatami on top of each other. When they were first made, Tatami mats were seen as luxury items for the wealthy when most people had dirt floors.Another function of Tatami was to indicate rank. The most exalted members of a ceremony or gathering were given the privilege of sitting on the Tatami, while others sat on the wooden floor. Tatami mats are much more widely used today, but are still employed for Japanese religious rites and tea ceremonies. Tatami Specifications: Our Tatami mats are constructed of Japanese Rush Grass with a double layer top for extra protection.The 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. This Tatami mat measures 70 7/8" long by 35 3/8" wide. It is 2" high and weighs approximately 66 pounds. Orders of one, two or three are shipped out Oversized FedEx Ground service, while four or more will be palleted and shipped by FedEx Freight service, curbside delivery only.
Our Fiber Fill Tatami Mats feature
the luxuriant comfort of classical Japanese Washitsu style with a modern twist. Traditional baked rice straw fill is eschewed in favor of a high density fiberboard. As a result, these hypoallergenic mats do not have the traditional ...
Tatami Specifications: Our Tatami mats are
constructed of Japanese Rush Grass with a double layer top for extra protection.The 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. ...