Product Information
Name: Nishijin Honma 4.5 Tatami Mat (286×286 cm)
Size: 286×286 cm
Material: Igusa (rush grass) from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture
※ Thread-drawn woven border = Polypropylene, Polyethylene
Other Details:
Country of Origin: Japan (Purely domestic production)
Thickness: approximately 2 mm
Washing Instructions: Not washable
Description:
This tatami mat overlay is made from 100% Igusa (rush grass) cultivated with reduced pesticides in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Features include:
- Superior durability and resilience compared to regular Igusa, with longer-lasting green color.
- Even after sun exposure and fading, it gradually changes to a beautiful amber hue.
- It has the ability to absorb nitrogen dioxide, which is a cause of air pollution, and also works excellently to regulate room humidity.
Simply placing this overlay can refresh your tatami room.
It is ideal for revitalizing sun-damaged tatami or as a cover to prevent soiling of new tatami mats.
The product uses domestically produced Igusa (from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture), with a length of over 130 cm, which is classified as JAS 1 (a high-grade class among tatami mats).
Carefully selected high-quality, thick, long Igusa is woven densely, making it durable and resilient, with a comfortable volume that feels good on the skin.
Approximately 95 cm of the 135 cm length is used.
This is a high-quality product made from long Igusa with minimal white border at the edges.
(Note: The white parts are not sun-bleached but are the color of the base and tips of the Igusa.)
Longer Igusa is considered more luxurious.
The tips of Igusa are reddish-brown, the base is white, and the middle is blue (green).
Using more high-quality blue middle parts results in a stronger, more beautiful finish.
While Igusa naturally darkens with use, those with more blue middle parts tend to age evenly and beautifully, developing a rich patina.
This product is woven with thread-drawn weaving, similar to tatami mat surface weaving.
Compared to double-twisted weaving, it contains more threads per unit area, making it more durable.
The smooth surface reduces dust accumulation.
Recommended for those who want long-lasting use or seek high durability, as the thread-drawn weave is especially robust.
The Igusa used is domestically produced in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Japanese-grown Igusa features thicker stalks, a thicker epidermis, and finer fibers, providing excellent elasticity and durability.
Igusa also has air purification and humidity regulation properties and is less prone to dirt accumulation.
Additionally, "Hiba Essence" extracted from Hiba wood from Aomori Prefecture has been processed onto the fabric surface using our proprietary technology.
Hiba Essence contains Hinokiol, a natural substance with extremely high antibacterial properties.
(Compared to untreated products, it offers enhanced antibacterial and deodorizing effects.)
Both sides of the product can be used, making it economical.
*Please note that as a natural material and handcrafted by artisans, there may be slight variations in shape and size compared to the listed dimensions. Thank you for your understanding.*
Product Number: ggik-0098
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