Tatami Edge Tape | Japanese Jacquard Ribbon - Retro Check, Stiff Craft Trim | 8Cm By 10M

This tatami edge tape is exactly what bag makers and textile artisans have been missing. Woven from an authentic Japanese jacquard ribbon with a nostalgic retro check pattern, this specialized trim brings genuine cultural heritage and three-dimensional texture to every handmade project. The stiff craft trim holds its shape beautifully, offering natural structural support that elevates simple garments and everyday wear into showstopping pieces.

• Made in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture—a region globally renowned for premium textile manufacturing for centuries
• Dimensions: 8cm wide × 10m long; material blend of approximately 47% polyethylene, 23% polypropylene, and 30% polyester
• Thick, durable construction with perfectly finished woven edges that resist fraying; cut ends can be folded, bound, or carefully heat-sealed
• Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage, discoloration, or color transfer

This tape arrives with slight pattern and color variations by lot due to its handcrafted nature—each roll carries its own character. The reverse side contains loose threads and is not recommended for visible use. Please note that thickness may differ from the overall stiffness of the fabric.

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 (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 accents, shoulder bag straps, pouch edging trim, coin purse trim, and woven ribbon trim applications, this textile also shines in bookbinding tape projects, junk journal spines, and textured book covers. The ideal width and stiffness create crisp, professional finishes for zip pouches, structured bag bases, and decorative gussets. For washitsu room trim and dollhouse miniatures, this authentic edge trim brings unmatched character to 1:12 scale Japanese architectural models and paper crafting.

Discover the secret material behind traditional Japanese architecture, now reimagined for your modern creative studio. By bringing this genuine piece of Japanese history into your handmade goods, you incorporate authentic cultural storytelling and heritage craftsmanship into every project you create.