Japanese Tatami Mats
A "Just-Right" Meeting of Comfort and Firmness
The Kaiteki Authentic Japanese Style Tatami Mats
Our authentic, traditional Japanese Kaiteki Tatami Mats are perfect for floor covering and are comfortable enough to walk on and yet soft enough to lie down on. Our exclusive Kaiteki Tatami Mats are designed to withstand years and years of heavy use. Great for entrance areas, dining rooms, meditation rooms, bedrooms or martial arts studios. Kaiteki is translated from Japanese as "Comfort". We call this the great meeting of two distinct styles, firmness with good support and comfort in the slight give, and natural relaxing feel of the rice and grass straw Tatami mats. Enjoy the "Not too soft - not too hard" comfort that these beautiful Tatami mats offer.
Japanese Craftsmen making traditional tatami mats about 1860
Because Tatami Mats include a large portion of grass or rice straw, they are classified an agricultural product and must meet strict U.S. Department of Agricultural custom regulations designed to prevent the introduction of insects, and molds into the country. Most Tatami mat manufacturers meet these requirements by placing toxic powder insecticide coatings into several layers of the tatami mat, or fumigating the entire mat with pesticide gas.
Our Kaiteki Tatami Mats are the cleanest, most eco-friendly mats available today because they are processed and manufactured naturally. Instead of toxic pesticide powders and sprays, our mats meet the U.S. Custom requirements by means of an infrared heat process that gently heats the mats eliminating any potential molds. In addition our grass and rice straw components are thoroughly washed using a special process before manufacturing, eliminating any potential problems.
What this means to you is that the Tatami mats from Haiku Designs offer a beautiful, harmonious traditional Japanese style floor covering for your home or office that is made from all natural, renewable materials in a way that is Eco-friendly and toxin free.
AUSPICIOUS LAYOUT
In the Edo period of classical Japanese culture the art of placing Tatami mats in a certain pattern in a home, teahouse, or temple was thought to be auspicious and to bring good fortune. This later came to be known as a Washitsu room or a Japanese style room. When complimented with traditional Japanese furniture such as futons and Rice paper lamps, the result produces a sense of natural beauty, harmony and simplicity all key elements of Japanese home design.
Although today Tatami mats are used in a wide range of places and configurations the traditional “Auspicious” style layout listed below confers a balance and sense of harmony and beauty wherever it is placed. It is often used in traditional and modern style homes both in Japan and here in the states to bring balance, order, and an auspicious flow of good luck. Bring good fortune to your home and consider our special Washitsu Auspicious Tatami package and save.
Auspicious Tatami Layout with one half tatami mat and 4 standard/large size tatami mats
Kaiteki Tatami Mats are available in two sizes:
Standard/Large Size Mat is 71" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick (84 lbs.)
Half Size Mat is 35.5" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick (42 lbs.).
Ordering Information
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Want to purchase an Auspicious Layout Tatami Set? Here's how to save! Kaiteki Auspicious Layout 5-Piece Tatami Mat Set 4 Standard/Large Size Mats: 71" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick, 84 lbs. each. Half Size Mat: 35.5" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick, 42 lbs. |
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Kaiteki Standard/Large Size Tatami Floor Mat Standard/Large Size Mat is 71" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick, 84 lbs. |
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Kaiteki Half Size Tatami Floor Mat Half Size Mat is 35.5" long by 35.5" wide and 2.25" thick, 42 lbs. |
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Shipping Information
Honest Shipping
Haiku Designs offers a straightforward, honest approach to furniture shipping.
Up to two Tatami mats can be shipped through UPS. All UPS ground orders are delivered standard UPS ground service, fully insured with a courtesy email notification to anywhere within the continental United States. Orders of three Tatami mats and up require truck line shipping.
UPS Shipping Cost
- One Tatami Mat - UPS shipping Cost in the continental United States - $59.00
- Two Tatami Mats, Any Assortment - UPS Shipping Cost in the continental United States - $89.00
Truck Line Shipping Costs
- If the Auspicious Layout 5-Piece Tatami Set is ordered, the flat freight shipping rate is $199 when the set is shipped within the continental United States.
If more than two individual mats are ordered, truck freight shipping applies. We will calculate exact shipping charges and inform you for your approval. Once approved, all freight orders are delivered on Class #1 carriers, fully insured and are delivered right to your front door or building front door, with a courtesy notification phone call to set up the best time for delivery.
Please note that Tatami mats are large, bulky, and heavy, and care must be taken when moving them.