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Does anyone know where in Canada can I buy an authentic Shikibuton (Japanese futon) and tatami mat? Amazon sells knock offs, and all the companies in the US do not seem to ship to Canada. :(
*edit - I have found and decided, and posted below in response to a request for update. Search (Ctrl + F) "finally decided" for quick jump to reply. Will update again once I have the items. Thanks everyone for your help.
Has anyone bought:
A) King size shikibuton ?
Q: Was it cumbersome to roll up and store away or for airing it out / cleaning ?
or
B) 2 Twin XL size shikibutons to form a King ?
Q: Was the seam between the two futons noticeable or uncomfortable when sleeping with a
partner ?
For Either: Would you purchase this again ? Or what would you recommend ? 3" or 4" thickness ?
A little background:
I (31M) just moved into a new 1 bedroom apartment. I have moved many times and have come to despise mattresses due to their bulkyness, cost, and difficulty with reselling or disposing of them. I'm living alone but have a partner that lives separately in her own apartment and would like us to be comfortable when she stays the night.
TL:DR:
Seems like 2 twin XLs would be great for its modularity, but Im worried that the seam between the two futons would be uncomfortable. A king sized would be great and comfy, but I'm concerned that it will be difficult to roll / fold away, or hard to clean.
There's stuff on Amazon but I'd prefer to find somewhere local that I can go to and see the size and firmness of it.
Any ideas?
I will be moving to a new place next month and instead of buying a bed and mattress I’m interested in purchasing a Japanese futon (I’m trying to live a minimalist lifestyle so this would fit perfectly with what I’m looking for).
Can I have any recommendations of store that have them in Vancouver? I’m open to online stores that ship here as well
I hope everyone has a lovely (although rainy) day :)