Square tatami Zabuton 'Ebina'

Square Tatami Zabuton 'Ebina' — Authentic Rice Straw Floor Seat

Tatami — woven rice straw compressed with rush reed — is the defining material of Japanese domestic architecture. Rooms are measured in tatami, tea ceremonies are built around tatami proportions, and generations of Japanese households have lived, slept, and worshipped on these natural fiber mats. The Ebina brings the tatami material to a dedicated floor cushion.

Crafted from authentic tatami material at 65x65x4cm, this zabuton offers generous proportions for comfortable floor seating on any surface. The tatami construction gives the cushion its distinctive firm, cool feel — the same quality that makes traditional tatami floors so comfortable for extended sitting. Natural variations in the weave are part of the authentic character.

Ideal for traditional Japanese-style rooms, meditation spaces, tea rooms, or anywhere you want to introduce genuine tatami character to a seating arrangement. It also works as a practical addition to modern rooms when floor seating is preferred — the tatami material brings cultural weight that no cotton alternative can match. A meaningful gift for serious Japanese design enthusiasts.

Real tatami has a specific feel — firm underneath, cool to the touch, with a subtle vegetal scent that softens over the first few weeks of use. These are qualities you only get from authentic woven rice straw, qualities that shape how generations of Japanese homes have felt. Owning a tatami piece is owning a small fragment of Japanese domestic tradition.

• Material: Tatami
• Size: 65 x 65 x 4 cm
• Authentic tatami construction
• Square zabuton silhouette