Orders will be shipped within 1–2 weeks.
Bring authentic Japanese craftsmanship into your creative studio with this tatami edge tape, a specialized heavyweight textile woven for lasting durability and professional results. This is not your average decorative ribbon—it's a traditional jacquard trim that holds its shape and eliminates the need for heavy interfacing in structured projects. The stiff fabric trim features beautifully finished woven edges that won't fray, making it an ideal choice for makers seeking materials with genuine cultural heritage and tactile quality.
• Width: Approximately 8cm; length: approximately 10m per roll
• Material: Approximately 73% polyethylene, 26% polypropylene, 1% polyester
• Thickness: Medium weight with natural structural integrity
• Production: Woven in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
• Care: Do not iron or wash; protect from high temperatures, moisture, and UV rays to prevent shrinkage or discoloration
Color and pattern may vary slightly between production lots due to the material's natural characteristics. The tape is usable on both sides, giving you flexibility in your designs. Please note that actual colors may appear slightly different 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.
This authentic tatami-beri comes from Kojima, Kurashiki, a Japanese city globally renowned for premium textile manufacturing. For centuries, tatami edge tape has been used to bind, protect, and decorate the borders of traditional Japanese tatami mats, and now you can incorporate this genuine piece of Japanese cultural heritage into your handmade creations. The durable fabric trim is perfect for an endless array of crafting disciplines: transform bag making projects with sturdy tote bag straps and crossbody bag bands, create professional zip pouches and coin purse trim that maintain crisp shapes, add texture to junk journal spines and book binding, or build authentic 1:12 scale Japanese washitsu dioramas with the most convincing edge trim available. The long woven edges are perfectly finished, and cut ends can be easily folded in, bound with bias tape, or carefully heat-sealed for clean finishes. Unlike flimsy satin, grosgrain, or standard cotton ribbons, this stiff ribbon trim provides remarkable support and structural integrity without additional reinforcement. Discover why makers worldwide choose this material for tote bag construction, detailed cardholders, and sophisticated paper crafting accents—each piece tells the story of traditional Japanese artistry reimagined for your modern studio.
