A futon is a type of mattress that makes
up a Japanese bed.
They are sold in Japan at specialty stores called futon-ya as
well as at department stores.
Japanese futons are flat, about 5 cm (2 in) thick with a fabric exterior
stuffed with cotton or synthetic batting. They are often sold in sets
which include the futon mattress (shikibuton), a comforter (kakebuton) or
blanket (mōfu), a summer blanket resembling a large towel, and pillow (makura),
generally filled with beans, buckwheat chaff or plastic beads. Such sets
can be purchased for under 10,000 yen (US$90 as of 2005).
Futons are designed to be placed on tatami flooring, and are traditionally
folded away and stored in a closet during the day to allow the tatami to
breathe and to allow for flexibility in the use of the room. Futons must
be aired in sunlight regularly, especially if not put away during the day.
In addition, many Japanese people beat their futons regularly using a
special tool, traditionally made from bamboo, resembling a Western carpet
beater.
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2795 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 707 568-6511
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Western futons are only loosely based on the Japanese original, with
several major differences. They are often placed on a configurable
frame for dual use as a bed and a chair or couch. They are usually
filled with foam as well as batting, often in several layers, and are
almost always much thicker and larger than Japanese futons, resembling
a traditional mattress in size. Western-style futons are a cheap
alternative to a bed or other furniture, and are often sold in sets
that include the mattress and frame; in fact, in the United States,
"futon" often refers to the frame, not the mattress. Futons normally
feature a removeable and replaceable cover, giving them more
versatility. Most Japanese people would not recognize a Western-style
"futon" as a futon. |
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