Kyoto generally measures 0 955 m by 1 91 m and is referred to as kyōma 京間 tatami.
Tatami mats japanese culture.
The tatami mats are a traditional flooring material woven of the rush grass around rice straw though contemporary tatami mats have some compressed wood chip boards or polystyrene foam cores.
Note that the size of tatami varies in different regions in japan.
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Tatami mats are a staple of japanese culture.
Why tatami became popular in japan.
This exporting business is operated by tatamiser co ltd.
Tokyo tatami maker ships japanese made tatami to u s a singapore and other countries all over the world.
Alas i found it it was an ancient japanese culture of the tatami mats.
When thinking about a traditional japanese home most people automatically think about tatami the traditional straw mat that has served as flooring for many centuries.
The heri or border can be made from cotton or hemp but nowadays synthetic fiber is the material most commonly used because it is cheaper and stronger heri comes in either a single color or with various patterns.
A characteristic of japan s climate is that it is humid throughout the year with hot summers and cold winters.
One of the reasons why tatami mats have spread in japan is the climate of japan.
In modern times tatami mats have made way to more western style floorings but their cultural significance will ensure their prolonged existence and their beneficial.