From Europe, the US, and even the Middle East, eager importers of tatami mats now account for a sizable amount of orders ...

From cruise cabins to boathouses to off-grid inns to five-star hotels, The Independent ’s travel desk has rested their heads ...

Hosting revolves around the dining table, and color, pattern, and texture lie at the center of the key table decor trends for ...

I built a simple loom to weave long grass mats for use as portable roofing material. Laying two layers of mats on a quick shelter shed created a waterproof cover that could be rolled up and moved to a ...

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A well-known restaurant and lodge in the Matanuska Valley is temporarily closing to repair substantial damage wrought by hurricane-force winds over the weekend. Settler’s Bay ...

The craftsmanship behind Swazi grass mats is deeply rooted in tradition. Made from locally sourced grasses, these mats are woven by skilled artisans who have inherited the craft through generations.

A £167,000 grass-roofed home built from local stone on a remote Scottish island has won Grand Design's House of the Year award 2025. Caochan na Creige, located on the island of Harris in the Outer ...

Foxwoods Resort Casino will soon become home to the flagship location of one of the state’s most beloved culinary icons and now described how it will look. Yes, it’s Sally’s Apizza. This will be Sally ...