5,760時間かけて畳を作るプロセス。井草収穫から完成までをを密着

Published 2024-08-03
5,760 HOURS OF WORK!? - The Process of Making Japanese Traditional Tatami.

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▶Craftsman Profile
Shigeki Ohta / Ohta Tatami Store
He is the third generation of Ohta Tatami Store.
While machine-stitched tatami mats have become the industry's mainstay in recent years, these tatami craftsmen are capable of finishing tatami mats by hand.
Tatami mats made by Shigeki Ohta are finished with great attention to detail and are very highly regarded.

▶Craftsman Passion
"Preserving the traditional culture of tatami for future generations"
We make not only regular tatami mats but also mini tatami mats and even tatami mats for babies to keep up with the times.
I want to preserve the culture of tatami for future generations by remembering the essential things that will never change, while at the same time incorporating new and changing things.

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【Chapter】
00:00 - Harvesting
03:38 - Dyeing with mud
06:24 - Removing mud
08:21 - Sorting
10:31 - Weaving
12:33 - Quality check
13:39 - Making the base of tatami
16:37 - Adjusting the size
17:35 - Reinforcing the edges
20:53 - Attach the Igusa sheet
29:11 - Finished product

All Comments (21)
  • @NikaBoyce
    It looks like a LOT of work to harvest but those machines cut and pack it so nicely and cleanly. I cant even imagine what it was like before these harvesting machines
  • @it-oz6yn
    頭ではイグサから出来ていることは知っていたけど、改めて製造工程を見てみて本当に畳が草からできてるという驚き
  • @BallTripper
    I didn't realize it was so thick and stiff. Like a composite floor board rather than just a mat
  • @hibagon5919
    It was my first time to see Igusa being harvested. Making tatami mats is difficult. This is a valuable video.
  • @mattm5826
    Respect to the craftsman that have their hands on thousands of pieces, each taking pride in their part of the process, that produces such a high quality tatami. Connection to earth and using its natural raw resources to produce this was truly a journey I am thankful this video shared with me.
  • 畳の製造をい草の収穫から見れるのは貴重な時間でした。ありがとうございます。畳の文化を大切に残していきたいですね。
  • WOWWW I am SO impressed by the huge amount of hard labor that goes into making tatami. What an amazing, back-breaking job to produce just one tatami mat! I had no idea tatami mats were so thick...I have never seen one before. I just assumed they were...well, thin mats one laid on the floor! I always wondered how they kept thin mats from scooting around on the floor as they were walked on. Silly me! 😅 The grass that is used (Igusa, right?) is so beautiful even in its natural state. It makes a gorgeous woven product. I'm so glad this ancient technique is still being used today. 💕😊 Thank you so much for this very impressive, instructive video! 👍🙏
  • Amazing craftsmanship! I love the smell of newly install tatami mats in a house💜 Thank you for you hard work and effort in maintaining a beautiful Japanese tradition.
  • 井草の収穫から見れるの映像としてめちゃくちゃ貴重だと思う✨
  • @noblefleet
    You noticed they harvested the grass at night. The grass need to be sleeping otherwise they will be running away from you! 😂
  • @CrimFerret
    I never realized how involved these were. I'd always thought they were just the top woven mat part.
  • Eine sehr bewundernswerte Handwerkskunst, die hoffentlich noch sehr lange erhalten bleibt. Alle Achtung für den Meister und seine Arbeit.
  • @selene4621
    WOW that was just amazing . I have seen how they rdo the tatami mats and use a machine to restitch it but this is the first time i have seen someone actually stitch the mat. That was briliant !! Awesome job to everyone from start to finish <3
  • @clissonplage
    Thank you for sharing their profession with us. And if possible, thank these artisans. On the other hand, I would have liked to see a piece of hand weaving like their ancestors To better understand their history and the difficulty of the task. Even if it must be recognized, this does not take away the ingenuity of the people who designed these machines Really very beautiful THANKS
  • Hello, I have had two 140x200 Tatamis for almost 20 years, they are still as beautiful as the first day, a beautiful patina in addition. Thank you for your know-how.
  • My lesson for the day: tatami mats are NOT just woven grass.
  • @CThon-kx1rc
    The knowledge, the machines, the effort of all handcrafting artists - for me a kind of world heritage. You all must have a good sleep with kindest dreams about mankinds future. We need you. Thanks from a german guy.
  • Easily got my thumbs up! Nicely done video. Detailed and no stupid music. We got to hear reality of the machines, tools, people, processes, etc.
  • @AnyM4jorDude
    How brilliant to harvest at night because summer days are hot.
  • @tridva32
    Япония как всегда на высшем уровне. Это очень круто 🫶