Experience Authentic Japanese Quality
Bring the timeless tranquillity of Japanese quality into your Australian home with our premium, black trimmed tatami mat. Far more than just a floor covering, this traditional tatami mat instantly defines a space, creating a naturally comfortable and serene environment.
This mat features a crisp black trim (Heri), providing a sleek, modern finish that complements any interior colour palette while retaining the genuine, natural aesthetic of the woven rush surface. Perfect for creating a dedicated tea room or a tranquil meditation corner. Please note that this black trim is only stocked in our standard size mats.
Quality Construction for Australian Living
We specialise in genuine Japanese products and high-quality traditional items, and these tatami mats are built for durability and comfort. They are quality everyday mats, made for regular use in Australian homes, rather than the top-grade specialist mats that sell for very high prices in Japan.
- Surface: The visible top layer (Omote) is traditionally woven from igusa rush grass, providing that unique, clean scent and textured grip.
- Core: At a substantial 5cm thickness, the core (Toko) offers superior insulation, helping to keep your space cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
- Underside: The underside of each mat is lined with igusa off-cuts, or igusa not suitable for the top surface, instead of a synthetic backing, which reduces the amount of plastic in the mat. This eco-friendly option gives the underside a rough, natural finish, which is normal for traditional tatami.
- Humidity: Tatami is known for its ability to naturally absorb and regulate humidity in a room.
Using Tatami With a Futon
If you would like to sleep on a futon over tatami, our bed-sized mats are made to complement our Japanese futons. Our standard mats are not suitable as a base for a futon on their own. If you choose standard mats for this, we recommend a framed setup of at least three mats. Larger setups also work well, such as our 4½ mat tea house layouts.
The Japanache Difference: Japanese Antiques & Décor
Japanache is a Japanese-Australian family business. We import our tatami from Kumamoto and our futons from Shikoku, and we've been doing it since 2005. Read our story here.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing or discuss your specific tatami mat requirements.
