Rush Floor Matting

Short fragile grass cannot be made into mats.

Rush floor matting.

The rush is plaited by hand using a nine end flat weave into lengths three inches wide and then hand sewn together with jute twine. The core of rush matters work is traditional rush floor matting also known as medieval matting and apple matting. Mere grass will not do. Aside from the coverings on tatami mats rushes for floors can also be purchased as medieval or apple matting.

River rushes are always specified. 150cm diameter x 1cm thick. Oct 9 2017 english rush floor matting handwoven and hand sewn in our workshop in bedfordshire by felicity irons at rushmatters. 4 4 out of 5 stars 4.

American floor mats fit lock 3 8 inch heavy duty rubber flooring interlocking rubber tiles 24 x 24 tile solid black 4 x 6 set 6 tiles total exercise mats home gym sets 317 price 18. All sizes are approximate so please allow a 5 tolerance. See more ideas about rugs matting rush. In the late medieval and early renaissance periods loose rushes gave way to woven or stitched rush mats on floors which provided similar benefits but wore well and were easier to replace.

It makes for an attractive pleasantly scented floor covering. Our aim is simple at sisal and seagrass we are passionate about natural rugs and flooring our aim is simple. Then the rush mats still called rushes were put on the floor and herbs sprinkled over them. Please note that all our items are handmade therefore colours and styles may vary.

This is because the rushes are thick long and strong. Whether it is a 100 british wool carpet or. Rugs runners and fitted carpeting. Traditional rush floor matting is also known as medieval or apple matting.

Made from natural rush in an attractive pattern. West derby carpets online extreme coir floor matting 17mm natural coconut fibre entrance mat 12 80 x 100 cm 4 3 out of 5 stars 97. To supply the highest quality organic floors and rugs at reasonable prices and to deliver to your door as quickly as possible. Somerset levels rush mat small.

By the time of the english tudors floor coverings in castles were mostly purchased rush mats. In a place and time when more decorative textiles would be significant monetary investments woven rush matting would provide important protection for the floors.