Tatami 101 — The Foundation of Calm Living

Calm begins at ground level. In Japanese interiors, Tatami has grounded daily life for centuries—symbolizing rhythm, respect, and renewal. At Japandi Supply House, our modern Tatami Mats reinterpret this craft for contemporary living: softer than a rug, sturdier than a mat, and beautifully aligned with Japandi values of sustainability and simplicity.

Why Tatami Belongs in the Modern Home

Handwoven from Japanese woven paper, our Tatami mats offer natural texture with modern durability—resisting humidity, everyday wear, and surface stains. They create a breathable, calming surface ideal for yoga, reading nooks, and quiet gathering. In a Japandi home, Tatami becomes a sustainable modern flooring choice and a beautiful alternative to synthetic rugs.

Quick benefits: natural texture, low profile, sound-softening, modular layouts, easy care, rug alternative.
Japandi Tatami Mats with woman meditating — calm, natural flooring
Tatami invites stillness, grounding, and connection in everyday life. Tatami shown is Honami White Brown.

Inside the Tatami 101 Series

Explore three short lessons to understand, use, and care for Tatami in a modern Japandi home:

  1. Lesson 1 — What Is Tatami: The Foundation of Calm Living
    History, cultural roots, symbolism, and why Tatami is calming in contemporary interiors.
  2. Lesson 2 — How to Use Tatami Mats in a Modern Home
    Yoga & meditation zones, reading nooks, bedroom bases, loft floors—plus styling tips.
  3. Lesson 3 — Tatami Care & Longevity Guide
    Cleaning routines, easy maintenance, and why woven-paper Tatami supports sustainable living.

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A Saien-Sparkle SILVER GREEN Tatami Mat with a sparkle effect, placed on a floor in a room with a low-profile couch, a plant, and a wooden cabinet in the background.
Vendor:Interra USA

Saien-Sparkle SILVER GREEN Tatami Mat

$179.00
Saien Sparkle Cherry Gray shown as pattern by rotating the mat when placing. The light hits the sparkle differently causing a pattern.
Vendor:Interra USA

Saien-Sparkle CHERRY GRAY Tatami Mat

$179.00
Saien-Sparkle BLACK INK Japandi Tatami Mat
Vendor:Interra USA

Saien-Sparkle BLACK INK Tatami Mat

$179.00
Tatami Cut Sample - Saien Sparkle
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Tatami Cut Sample - Saien Sparkle

$7.50
A Sazanami WHITE BROWN Japandi Tatami Mat =in a room with wooden flooring, surrounded by houseplants and a heating radiator. A beige cushion is placed on the mat, and there's a sense of tranquility typically associated with such settings.
Vendor:Interra USA

Sazanami WHITE BROWN Tatami Mat

$169.00
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Vendor:Interra USA

Sazanami MAROON Tatami Mat

$169.00
A tatami mat in a room with a window overlooking a well-planted interior space, showcasing its use as a floor covering for activities such as yoga or as a decorative item.
Vendor:Interra USA

Sazanami CHERRY GRAY Tatami Mat

$169.00
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Tatami Cut Sample - Sazanami

$7.50
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Seiryu YOUNG GRASS Japandi Tatami Mat
Vendor:Interra USA

Seiryu YOUNG GRASS Tatami Mat

$169.00
Seiryu WHITE BROWN Japandi Tatami Mat, placed on the floor of a modern living room setting, surrounded by furniture and decorative items.
Vendor:Interra USA

Seiryu WHITE BROWN Tatami Mat

$169.00
Seiryu SILVER GREEN Japandi Tatami Mat placed on the floor of a modern living room setting, surrounded by a sofa, armchairs, and decorative items.
Vendor:Interra USA

Seiryu SILVER GREEN Tatami Mat

$169.00
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Seiryu MAROON Tatami Mat

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