Orders will be shipped within 1–2 weeks.
Designed with bag makers, journal crafters, and anyone seeking authentic Japanese textiles in mind, this tatami edge tape adds genuine structural integrity and cultural storytelling to your handmade creations. Featured in Cotton Friend Spring/Summer 2025 issue vol. 93, this exclusive collaboration between Kamakura Swany and Yoko Kato reimagines a traditional material with a Provence motif, bringing centuries of Japanese heritage into your modern studio. Unlike standard ribbons, this heavyweight jacquard trim delivers the stiff, durable support that transforms how you construct bags, pouches, and artistic projects.
??Width: approximately 8cm; length: approximately 10m per full roll
??Material: polyethylene (approx. 50%), polyester (approx. 49%), polypropylene (approx. 1%)
??Thickness: Heavyweight with firm, substantial feel; provides excellent natural support and often eliminates the need for heavy interfacing
??Care: Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage, fading, or color transfer
??Production: Proudly made in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan?�a region globally renowned for premium textile manufacturing
Please note that pattern and color may vary slightly between lots due to the product's traditional weave characteristics. The reverse side contains loose threads and is not recommended for visible use. Due to individual monitor settings and room lighting, the actual color may appear slightly different from product photos.
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.
This authentic tatami mat border represents more than a crafting material?�it is a piece of Japanese cultural heritage. For centuries, tatami-beri has protected and decorated the edges of traditional Japanese tatami mats woven with structural integrity and refined aesthetics. Woven in Japan and celebrated by fiber artists and makers worldwide, this decorative edge trim brings tactile authenticity to tote bag straps, crossbody bands, zip pouches, coin purses, book covers, junk journal spines, and even 1:12 scale dollhouse dioramas. The long woven edges are perfectly finished and will not fray, while cut ends can be easily folded in, bound with bias tape, or carefully heat-sealed for clean, professional finishes.
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