Welcome
to Tatami Futons…
Futons are traditional Japanese beds originally designed to be placed
on tatami flooring made of uniform mats bordered with cloth. Tatami
Futons are based on the original Japanese design. They have an adjustable
frame for use as a bed and a couch. The mattress is thicker and larger
than Japanese futons. Futons are the best alternative to a bed when
space is limited. Futons and adjustable beds are beneficial for certain
types of back problems. Upper body incline and the knee support can
help take stress off the lower back and provide comfortable sleeping
through the night. They help support the curves of the spine and relieve
pressure on the entire body.
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The
Memory Foam Mattress…
Originally designed to relieve the pressure experienced by astronauts
during lift-off, latex memory foam mattresses do not use springs
to provide support. They are a healthy alternative that provides
a hypoallergenic sleeping surface. They are mold and mildew resistant
and they instantly respond to touch and temperature. It is firmer
in cooler temperatures and softer in warmer environments. Higher
density memory foam reacts to body heat that allows it to mould
itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. Lower density
memory foam is pressure-sensitive and will mould more quickly to
the shape of the body. It is often seen as a good compromise between
the comfort of a soft mattress and the supportiveness of a firm
one.
The Traditional Zafu…
A zafu is a traditional Japanese cushion sewn from three pieces
of heavy cloth: two round of equal size for the top and the bottom,
and a long rectangle that is sewn into gathers in between.
How
to Make a Zafu:
One Fabric Rectangle (59" by 9")
Two Fabric Circles (11")
Pleat Fabric Rectangle, 14 Pleats (3/4")
Pin Right edge to Left edge.
Mark Circles - (4) equal points
Turn pleated cloth inside out.
Pin each circle to the pleated strip
Pin all the pleats to circles, top and bottom.
Sew circles to the length of cloth.
Turn inside out and stuff
Sew closed to cover opening
Optional zipper to close
Beds
and Mattresses Glossary…
Adjustable bed: An adjustable bed can be changed
to a number of different positions
Bed Skirt: A decorative cover for the box spring
and legs of the bed.
Bed Spread: A bed cover with sides that go to the
floor. This does not require a bed skirt.
Boudoir Pillows: Small rectangular decorative throw
pillows.
Bunk bed: A bunk bed is two or more beds one atop
the other.
Captain’s bed: A captain's bed is a platform
bed with storage compartments underneath.
Comforter: A comforter is a filled bed cover that
is quilted, with sides halfway to the floor.
Daybed: A daybed is a couch that is used as a seat
by day and as a bed by night.
Drop: The length of a bed skirt.
Duvet Cover: A decorative protective covering for
a duvet with a closure at one end.
European Sham: A decorative pillow covering which
fits a large 26” x 26” pillow.
Flanged: Including a decorative band of fabric
that is straight or tailored.
Futon: A futon is a traditional Japanese bed that
is also available in a larger Western style.
Neckroll: Small cylindrical decorative throw pillows.
Pillow Shams: Decorative coverings for pillows
placed behind sleeping pillows.
Platform bed: A platform bed rests on a solid,
flat raised surface.
Thread Count: The number of thread ends per square
inch in a woven fabric.
Trundle bed: A trundle bed or truckle bed is a
bed usually stored beneath a twin bed.
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