Once it reached a length of 140cm, the Igusa will then be harvested. Only the central part of the grass, whose length varies from 90cm to 110 cm, will be used for producing tatami.
The root of the Igusa is white in color with its tip usually colored in brown.
The central part of the grass boasts a deep green color while its flesh forms a fiber-like structure.
Decisive factors of the Igusa’s quality
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