This collection is for shoppers seeking a traditional grass mat in authentic Japanese Igusa — the rush grass used in real tatami. If you searched for a traditional Japanese floor mat, Japanese woven floor mat, Japanese grass mat, Japanese straw mat, Japanese floor rug, or tatami floor rug, you are in the right place only when the material is Igusa imported from Japan.
Material clarity (important)
- Japanese Igusa tatami (this collection): rush grass woven to Japanese standards, firmer core, classic heri edge — imported by Tatami Mat.
- Madurkathi reed mats (separate collection): Indian river-grass / reed mats that are tatami-inspired for cool floor living. They are not Japanese Igusa.
Looking for reed grass or Madurkathi? See our Madurkathi & reed mats collection.
Natural Igusa mat, Igusa grass mat, Igusa reed mat
Search engines often label Igusa as “reed” or “straw.” Botanically, classic tatami uses Igusa rush grass. When we say natural Igusa mat or Igusa grass mat, we mean genuine Japanese rush — not Madurkathi, not synthetic straw print. A natural tatami floor mat in this collection is Igusa end to end.
Traditional grass mat for Indian homes
A traditional grass mat in Igusa defines a tea corner, guest room, or washitsu-inspired zone. The weave feels firm with subtle give; the heri border marks the edge of the floor plane. These are not thin picnic rugs — they are architectural floor pieces for barefoot living.
India also has other traditional grass mats — Pattamadai korai, Madurkathi river grass, Sitalpati. Those are different crafts. Choose this collection when you want Japanese origin and Igusa. Choose Madurkathi reed mats when you want a lighter, foldable natural reed mat or décor-forward ethnic border.
