What is Tatami-beri?

In a traditional Japanese room, a band of fabric runs along the edge of each tatami mat.

This is tatami-beri.

It binds the mat, protects its edges, and quietly frames the room.

So close, so everyday,
that most people never notice it.

Even in Japan.

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For centuries, tatami-beri has been woven by workshops across Japan,
each with its own patterns and colors.

What began as a simple functional material
has grown into hundreds of woven designs.

Quietly carrying tradition,
one edge at a time.

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