Tatami mat is a type of flooring material and is a Japanese unique culture not often seen in other countries. It is basically covered with woven soft rush straw, and the woven ends are covered with a cloth. A tatami mat is a rectangle measuring 3 ft by 6 ft. Japanese refer to the size of a room by the number of tatami mats that fit inside it.

Size standards
Various size standards depend on the region.
Kyoma tatami – Kyoto prefecture = 955mm x 1910mm (3.13ft x 6.266ft)
Ainoma “in-between size” tatami – Nagoya city = 910mm x 1820mm (2.99ft x 5.97ft)
Edoma or Kantoma tatami – Tokyo prefecture = 880mm x 1760mm (2.89ft x 5.77ft)

Due to the changes in interior design trends, most of the new housing in Japan is mixing traditional and western-style rooms. It is becoming common to make your home modern with one tatami room or tatami flooring in the living room.

Unit tatami mat / Oki tatami mat
There are specific tatami called Unit tatami mat or Oki tatami mat. They are tatami mats that can be placed in the space you want. It can be used as like area rug! The mainstream size is half tatami mat type, which is about 3′ x 3′. The thickness is thinner than the tatami mats in the Japanese-style room, which is about 1/2″. It is light and small, so it is easy to carry around and install even in a house with only flooring. You can also put it under your Japanese futon to stay comfortable..!

No shoes on
Culturally, the Japanese do not go into the room wearing the shoes. But.. Why does every Japanese take their shoes off at the entrance? Japanese, traditionally, took meals sitting in tatami rooms instead of chairs, and they used futons to sleep directly on the tatami flooring using Japanese futons. As they are very close to the flooring while eating or sleeping, it is not acceptable to bring their shoes into the house which would make the floor dirty.

Traditionally, a tatami mat is composed of a board made of straw and a surface covered by woven Igusa (Rush straw). However, tatami made of “Rush straw” has some disadvantages that cause discoloration, abrasion, and tick exposure.
DAIKEN has developed a new material for tatami using Japanese woven paper.
This surface has a high performance, which includes resistance to ticks, mold, climate, water, and abrasion.

Resistant to Mold and Mites
DAIKEN’s Tatami Mat facing products exhibit excellent performance even under severe conditions, allowing less mold growth than general rush-based Tatami facing.

Approx. 3 Times the Resistant of General Rush-based Tatami Facing
It’s always a concern for families with children and pets to protect the tatami mat from damage. DAIKEN’s Tatami-facing products have 3 times the resistance of general rush-based Tatami-facing, ensuring long-lasting beauty.

Resistant to Sunburn and Color Fading for Long-lasting Beauty
Fading caused by UV radiation is a major concern for Tatami facing. DAIKEN’s Tatami-facing products are almost free of fading, ensuring long-lasting beauty.

Stain Resistant Tatami Mat for Ease of Cleaning
DAIKEN’s resin-coated Tatami Mats have excellent water repellency, allowing you to clean drink spills just by wiping them away.

From a luxurious type to a versatile kind, DAIKEN’s tatami surface offers various types of patterns. The product can be used for a wide range of locations such as houses, apartments, hotels, and restaurants. Enjoy comfortable living with DAIKEN Tatami Mat. More information??

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