No Japanese home is without a Tatami Room (washitsu; 和室) which is used for a variety of purposes (eating, sleeping, watching TV). The Tatami remind the Japanese of "home" and wherever there is tatami, there is "home". Our Half Tatami Mats are constructed of Japanese Rush Grass with a double layer top for extra protection. The inside is a baked Dried Rice Straw Fill for strength and durability. Each mat is sewn with a black fabric border and bound with twine. A moisture resistant barrier is included in the foundation of the mat. Learn more about tatami mat composition here. 35.44" long by 35.44" wide. 2" high and weighs approximately 34 pounds. If you are looking to use a tatami mat as a foundation for your shikifuton, please refer to our tatami size guide (pictured below) and blog on how to build a complete Japanese sleep system. Find our tatami mat care guide here. *King size futons are made by placing two Twin XL futons side by side
