SENCHO JAPONISM

Natural material         Living with tatami means a lifestyle harmonized with nature.In fact, tatami returns to the earth when discarded. So, in this article, we will explain the environmentally friendly tatami and its materials used in Tatami’s production. Tatami-omote                This part, also known as the "Tatami omote" or "tatami surface," is made from Igusa (Igusa rush). Igusa is cultivated in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and is grown in paddy fields.The harvested Igusa is primarily processed into Tatami omote.  　　During the sorting process, Igusa that is deemed unsuitable for tatami surfaces is used as fertilizer for cultivating ginger. It is a sustainable practice in crop utilization.        Tatami-toko         The core material used in tatami is referred to as "Tatam toko." Tradition...