Mats Collection (#5)
From London to Japan, mats weave their way into various cultures and settings
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From London to Japan, mats weave their way into various cultures and settings. At Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers in bustling New Oxford Street, the artistry is celebrated through intricate engravings. Meanwhile, a Japanese Geisha gracefully strums a Traditional Shamisen on a mat-covered floor, transporting us to the elegance of ancient traditions. In Portslade Industrial School's gymnasium, mats provide safety and comfort as young minds explore physical activities. On a tea plantation in Sri Lanka, workers meticulously weigh tea leaves on woven mats that connect them to nature's bounty. Traveling back in time to the 1970s, we encounter a mobile grinder diligently working on his craft atop a trusty mat. In Souk Waqif, Doha's vibrant marketplace, prayer they can proudly displayed at shops offering solace and spirituality. Venturing further into Morocco's bustling streets reveals an enchanting leather goods boutique adorned with colorful rugs and mats. The journey continues to Japan where traditional bathrooms and reception rooms embrace tranquility with tatami mats underfoot. Gathered in public meeting rooms or traditional hotels' reception areas adorned with Tokonoma alcoves showcasing artistic treasures; these spaces exude gracefulness thanks to carefully arranged tatami floors. Finally arriving at large Japanese hotel rooms featuring tatami flooring invites guests into an oasis of serenity amidst modernity. Tatami Rooms embody timeless interior design principles that harmonize simplicity and functionality seamlessly. Across continents and centuries alike, from merchants' advertisements in London to cultural rituals in Asia - they have proven their versatility as symbols of tradition, craftsmanship, and peacefulness.