Tatami Edge Tape, Japanese Jacquard - Retro Check | Stiff Trim, 8cm x 10m

Tatami edge tape should enhance bags and accessories with authentic Japanese craftsmanship and structural integrity, and this one delivers exactly that. Woven in Kojima, Kurashiki—a city renowned for premium textile heritage—this jacquard weave trim brings genuine tatami-beri tradition into modern creative projects. Unlike standard ribbons, this stiff fabric trim combines polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester for remarkable durability, holding its shape beautifully while eliminating the need for heavy interfacing in pouches, wallets, and bag accents. The deep retro check pattern and three-dimensional weaving create an eye-catching finish that instantly elevates simple designs into showstoppers.

• Width: 8cm; length available by the half yard (0.45m), full 10m roll, or custom cut
• Material: Approximately 40% polyethylene, 19% polypropylene, 41% polyester; thick, stiff construction
• Woven edges finished and ready to use; cut ends can be folded, bound with bias tape, or carefully heat-sealed
• Origin: Made in Japan (Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture)
• Care: Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage or discoloration

This tatami edge tape is ideal for tote bags, shoulder bags, pouches, coin purses, pen cases, and decorative accents. Due to loose threads on the reverse side, we recommend using only the finished face. Pattern and color may vary slightly between lots due to the handcrafted nature of the weaving.

• Ordering & Cutting Guide: By the half yard (0.45m), multiple quantities will be shipped as one continuous piece (e.g., qty 2 = 1 yard / 0.9m; qty 3 = 1.5 yards / 1.35m)
• Full Roll - 30% OFF: Order the complete 10m roll as an original, uncut roll and save 30% compared to standard cut length pricing
• Handcrafted in our own factory by skilled artisans; each roll carefully woven to ensure quality and durability

Discover the heritage behind this specialized structural trim tape. For centuries, tatami-beri has bound and protected the edges of traditional Japanese tatami mats. By incorporating this authentic material into your handmade goods, you bring genuine Japanese cultural storytelling and centuries of textile tradition into your creative work. Whether you're designing bag accent trim for crossbody bags, crafting durable zip pouches, creating textured bookbinding projects, or building miniature Japanese washitsu dioramas, this decorative tape trim offers endless possibilities for makers seeking tactile, authentic materials with real staying power.