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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Japanese Tatamis, a way of living
It is said that tatami came in a variety of thickness and size, with the color of the fabric used on edges showing the rank of the individual household that owned it.
Tatami is made of soft reed and according to traditional Chinese medicine it calms the spirit and the natural smell will relax the body and soothe the mind.
Tatami mats are associated with Japanese religious rites and the tea ceremony.
www.mikalina.com /Texts/tatami_big.htm   (563 words)

  
  Tatami
Made of woven straw, and traditionally packed with straw (though nowadays sometimes with styrofoam), tatami are made in individual mats of uniform size and shape, bordered by brocade or plain fl cloth.
Tatami were originally a luxury item for the wealthy at a time when most people had floors made of dirt.
Tatami mats are associated with Japanese religious rites and the tea ceremony.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/t/ta/tatami.html   (289 words)

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