Texmateria
Tatami
A Japanese floor mat with woven rush, paper, or resin facing over a firm core. Its scale is defined by full-mat proportions, woven direction, fabric borders, and a soft dry sheen.
Common names
- Japanese mat
- rush mat
- igusa mat
- tatami flooring
Search phrases
- japanese straw mat floor
- green tatami room
- square japanese floor mats
- ryokan floor material
Common uses
- Japanese rooms
- Ryokan
- Tea rooms
- Homes
- Hybrid interiors
Choosing points
- Best for Japanese rooms and floor-sitting spaces where softness, calmness, and straw character matter.
- New tatami is green and fragrant; it yellows or tans with age.
- Edges and borders define the grid.
- Furniture legs and sun exposure leave visible marks.
How it ages
- Moisture, insects, mold, sun, and heavy furniture can damage or stain tatami.
What to avoid
- Do not use tatami where shoes, wet cleaning, heavy rolling chairs, or constant dampness are expected.
