Tatami coasters and placemats

The oldest tatami mats in Japan remain in the Shosoin at Todai-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture.
For over 1,000 years since then, tatami mats have become an ordinary sight beneath our feet.

But,

what if we were to incorporate them into our dining tables?

It is said that Sen no Rikyu once created an infinite universe within a dark, narrow two-tatami mat tea room.

I feel an innocent sense of playfulness in Rikyu's aesthetic.

So, I will arrange tatami mats on my unchanging table and create a dining experience that delights the heart.

Tatami is this free.

How would you play with tatami?

＜Tatami Coaster＞	＜Tatami Coaster＞
Akane / Icori	Ame / Yuki
＜Tatami Placemat＞	＜Tatami Placemat＞
Akane / Icori	Ame / Yuki

【Features of Tatami Coasters and Placemats】

—Vibrant Traditional Weaving—

We use "Kakegawa-ori," a traditional weaving from Fukuoka Prefecture, which weaves Japan produced natural rush into vibrant colors.

While retaining the natural taste and warmth of the material, it adds a colorful touch to your dining table.

The producer is Matsumasa Co., Ltd. in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Their desire to pursue freedom within tradition was essential for creating these tatami items that brighten up the dining table.

To the special feature page of Mr. Masaharu Matsunaga of Matsumasa Co., Ltd.

—Traditional Tatami Craftsmanship—

On the both sides of the tatami coasters and placemats, the unique warps of Kakegawa-ori are arranged.

The finishing of these warps is done by hand, one by one, utilizing techniques passed down through generations of tatami craftsmen.

As tatami craftsmen, our role is to process precious materials and deliver them to you.

We've given much thought to how to make them even more appealing.

*The warps may have faint colors characteristic of Kakegawa-ori woven into them.