Tatami Edge Tape, Japanese Jacquard Ribbon | Stiff Trim | Bag Making, Bookbinding, Crafts

A specialty craft trim should hold its shape and finish cleanly, and this tatami edge tape delivers exactly that. Featured in Cotton Friend Spring/Summer 2025 (vol. 93), this is a collaboration between Kamakura Swany and Yoko Kato?�a traditional Japanese jacquard ribbon reimagined for modern makers. Woven in Kojima, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, this authentic stiff trim brings genuine heritage and cultural storytelling into your handmade goods, whether you're crafting structured pouches, binding book spines, or adding textured accents to bag making projects.

??Width: approximately 8cm; length: approximately 10m per roll
??Material: approximately 42% polyethylene, 1% polypropylene, 57% polyester
??Thickness: Thick and firm with substantial structural integrity; holds its shape without heavy interfacing
??Care: Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage or color fading

This material comes as a complete roll and may show slight color or pattern variation between lots due to its artisanal nature. Photos are displayed as accurately as possible, though actual color may vary depending on your monitor settings and room lighting.

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.

Versatile across disciplines, this durable craft tape excels in bag making supplies, bookbinding, pouches and wallets, journaling, and even miniature dioramas. The long woven edges are perfectly finished and will not fray; cut ends can be folded, bound with bias tape, or heat-sealed for clean finished edges. Unlike standard cotton or grosgrain ribbon, this natural support trim's remarkable structural integrity makes it the ideal choice for creating crisp, professional shapes in your crafted pieces. By bringing this material into your studio, you're incorporating a genuine piece of Japanese textile art and traditional craftsmanship into every project.

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