{"product_id":"810804","title":"Round Seat Mat – Large Sizes \/ Shell Ginger \/ Ishigaki, Okinawa-JPN 810804","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis round seat mat is made on Ishigaki Island in the Yaeyama Islands, using the leaves of shell ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page introduces two of the larger sizes found in the area—\u003cbr\u003ediameters of about 50 cm (19.69″) and 60 cm (23.62″).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2a9d03a631ec0c7d0664e1d608145252-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13796 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/8fdd8a69d95e742d8b59b942f3f01b3f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13798\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/57fdcbc833b67acec435c6e0e8cd04f9-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3602 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell ginger is a perennial plant belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and the genus Alpinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves, with their refreshing scent, are used for aromatherapy and herbal tea, and the fragrance is also known to have insect-repelling effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, these seat mats were made from rice straw, but in Yaeyama, shell ginger has become the standard material—it has a pleasant scent, a soft texture, and can be gathered easily from the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a0282e89b5620a1f0b51ec6760909ace.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a0282e89b5620a1f0b51ec6760909ace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13799\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe leaves are dried, split into thin strips to make the core, then bundled and bound together with wider strips of shell ginger leaves.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ec74cbbcfd3718b9e2bb130d469588ae.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ec74cbbcfd3718b9e2bb130d469588ae.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13808\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is woven outward from the center. As the maker continues winding toward the edge, the mat gradually expands in size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/78f325e97baf8d7287c25b90727c5733.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/78f325e97baf8d7287c25b90727c5733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13801\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe outer rim is firmly secured.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/64533e23f36412bdb664cb276eeea087.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/64533e23f36412bdb664cb276eeea087.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13802\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is about 0.79″ thick, and even from the photos, you can see the smooth and glossy surface of the leaves. Although dried, the texture remains supple and pleasantly soft to the touch.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/6239bf32f6920fc4dcaea69c97a281c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/6239bf32f6920fc4dcaea69c97a281c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13803\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 50 cm (19.69″) size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c6e828d6926deeff9d8abca0d1f99506.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c6e828d6926deeff9d8abca0d1f99506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13804\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 60 cm (23.62″) size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/14a61a861392ed558e7edc1b54e65726.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13805\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are substantial and spacious enough for an adult to sit comfortably.\u003cbr\u003eYou can sit cross-legged as on a rug,or even lie down and rest your upper body on it.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the materials vary and several artisans are involved in weaving,\u003cbr\u003ethere may be slight differences in the fineness of the weave and the finishing details.\u003cbr\u003eWe appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seat mats can be used throughout the year.\u003cbr\u003eEven in winter, the thickness provides warmth once you sit down.\u003cbr\u003eEach one is made entirely from shell ginger leaves, generously used from core to surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, I wondered how it would feel to use in winter,\u003cbr\u003ebut after sitting on it for a while, I could feel a gentle warmth—\u003cbr\u003eI realized it is something that can truly be used all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the leaves have been dried, the scent is not strong,\u003cbr\u003ebut when you gently rub the surface, you can still notice the refreshing aroma unique to shell ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy this large round seat mat made from the plants of the southern islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/af25aa3fd89f521eef563ea3e45e7f4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13806\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e＊＊Basketry in Okinawa＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkinawa Prefecture includes a number of small islands\u003cbr\u003ethat were once part of the Ryukyu Kingdom, collectively known as the Ryukyu Archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archipelago includes the Amami, Okinawa, Miyako, and Yaeyama Islands—\u003cbr\u003ewith only the Amami group now part of Kagoshima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants nurtured on these islands, lying between the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea,\u003cbr\u003ecarry hues and qualities distinct from those of other regions of Japan.\u003cbr\u003eShaped by human hands, they have long been transformed into tools for daily life,\u003cbr\u003esupporting the lives of the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough each island is small in area, the tropical plants that thrive under the intense blue skies of Okinawa\u003cbr\u003egrow vividly and abundantly, providing a rich source of materials for basketry and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan.\u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.\u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"50cm (19.69\")","offer_id":45297223172245,"sku":"810804-1","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"60cm (23.62\")","offer_id":45297223205013,"sku":"810804-2","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/50_60_5.jpg?v=1741835346","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/810804","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}