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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. Our Tatami mats can be used in a variety of ways. Floor coverings are the most popular option, but benches, stools, tables and desks can also be constructed using multiple Tatami.
Walnut finish folding Shoji screen features a double cross design. Frame is spruce with a white rice paper shade.
Beautiful, well made mats
By Kelly
from Wyoming on 2/10/2011
from Wyoming on 2/10/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Size weight
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Euro Japanese Rush Grass Tatami Mat:
Ordered 2 queen mats as instructed for a queen platform bed...however, the INSIDE measurement of the tatami platform bed is 3" too short to handle the width of 2 queen mats. I'm asking to replace one with a double, which will fit perfectly. We'll see how it goes.