Japanese Jacquard Tatami-beri Ribbon | Stiff Woven Trim, 8cm Width – Bag Making & Bookbinding

One thoughtful detail — its natural stiffness and clean, finished woven edges — sets this Japanese jacquard tatami-beri ribbon apart. Woven in Kojima, Kurashiki, a city globally renowned for premium textile manufacturing, this authentic stiff woven trim brings genuine Japanese heritage into your handmade creations. With remarkable structural integrity and versatility across bag making, bookbinding, and miniature projects, it holds its shape beautifully without requiring heavy interfacing.

• Width: Approximately 8cm; full roll length is approximately 10m
• Material: Blend of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester for traditional durability
• Thickness: Thin profile with exceptional rigidity; can be used on both sides
• Care: Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage, fading, or color transfer
• Origin: Handcrafted in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, using centuries-old tatami edge tape traditions

Please note that color and pattern may vary slightly between production lots due to the natural characteristics of traditional manufacturing. While we strive to display product photos as close to the actual color as possible, your monitor settings and room lighting may cause slight variations in how the color appears.

Ordering & Cutting Guide

By the Half Yard (0.45m): Multiple quantities will be cut and shipped as one continuous piece. (e.g., Qty 2 = 1 Yard / 0.9m; Qty 3 = 1.5 Yards / 1.35m).

Full Roll - 30% OFF (11 Yards / 10m): Sent as a complete, original roll. Select this option to instantly save 30% compared to the standard cut length price.

Perfect for tote bag straps, crossbody bands, and structural accents in pouches and wallets, this durable trim tape also excels in bookbinding projects, junk journal spines, and authentic 1:12 scale Japanese washitsu dioramas. The long woven edges are perfectly finished and will not fray; cut ends can be easily folded in, bound with bias tape, or carefully heat-sealed for a professional finish.

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