The Art Of Tatami Making

KYOTO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 18: Japanese professional Tatami mat manufacturers make Tatami at Motoyama Tatami Shop on October 18, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Tatami mat is a type of flooring material used for traditional Japanese rooms and has been a part of Japanese culture for about 1300 years. Motoyama Tatami is a third generation business that's been in operation for the last 90 years. The surface is a thin sheet woven from 'Igusa' rush plants, and the inner core is layered with tightly packed rice straw. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)