{"product_id":"mallard","title":"Malard Mat Weaving","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMakomo is a sacred aquatic plant that has grown along the waterways of Japan for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown botanically as\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック';\"\u003eZizania latifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this tall reed-like grass has long been associated with purification and spiritual protection in both Shinto tradition and Buddhist lore. Growing in clear wetlands and riverbanks, makomo came to symbolize the quiet cleansing power of nature itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this workshop, participants learn the traditional technique of weaving\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック';\"\u003emakomo goza\u003c\/span\u003e—a hand-woven mat made from dried makomo leaves. These mats have historically been used in shrines, rituals, and everyday life as natural flooring, offering a breathable and resilient surface deeply connected to Japan’s landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe weaving process is calm and rhythmic. As the fibers pass through the hands, the body naturally settles into a gentle tempo, allowing attention to focus fully on the material and the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this simple yet refined craft, participants experience the Japanese sensibility of working in harmony with natural materials—an aesthetic where beauty emerges through patience, balance, and touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finished piece becomes more than a crafted object. It carries the quiet atmosphere of the moment in which it was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kototama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46946171420823,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4819\/1383\/files\/malard1.jpg?v=1772716380","url":"https:\/\/kototama.co\/products\/mallard","provider":"kototama","version":"1.0","type":"link"}