{"product_id":"takuan-teaching-round-rug-vagabond-chair-mat","title":"Takuan Teaching Round Rug - Vagabond Chair Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eTakuan sits cross-legged in a charcoal robe, one finger raised and a knowing grin on his face, while a brushed ink enso hangs behind his head like a halo. This Vagabond round rug lays the whole scene out for the circle, with a cream-and-gold medallion at the center, a black floral ground around it and a lotus border closing the edge. Ink gray, antique gold and soft lotus pink carry the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA circle suits a figure who sits so still. Beside a bed or in front of an armchair it gives the room one calm center, and under a desk chair it works as a chair mat that gives a study corner its own focal point. Nothing about it fights the furniture. It simply sits there, quietly, like its subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Design: Enso and Lotus Border\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork reads like an ink-wash drawing on aged paper, then dressed in the gilded ornament of a temple manuscript. Around the seated monk, scalloped panels hold small objects from a monk's day: a temple bell, a calligraphy brush, a plain tea bowl, a twisted bonsai pine and two pale carrots. Crescent moons sit on the left and right, and four more ink enso rings mark the diagonals. Lotus blossoms rise from the top and bottom panels. Beyond them, a gold border of climbing vines, pink lotus flowers and loops of wooden prayer beads wraps the full circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this piece apart is its stillness. Instead of a duel, you get the teacher's side of the story, humble and a little humorous, the way readers of the manga remember him. If you collect the series, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vagabond-rugs\"\u003eVagabond rugs\u003c\/a\u003e cover the swordsmen and the quieter moments alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTakuan on the Floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round cut keeps the medallion centered from every angle. The soft plush low-pile surface feels gentle underfoot, yet it stays low enough for doors and chair legs to pass over. A non-slip rubber backing grips hard floors such as wood, tile and laminate. The rug is machine washable on a gentle cold cycle, then air-dried, so everyday dust and footprints wash right out. Dye-sublimation printing sets the colors into the fibers, which keeps the gold and ink tones crisp. A bedroom rug in these tones stays quiet and warm beside the bed. Go to 160 or 180 cm and it becomes a round area rug beneath a low table or reading chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Rug Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix diameters are available, from \u003cstrong\u003e80 cm (31.5″)\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e180 cm (70.9″)\u003c\/strong\u003e, at 80, 100, 120, 140, 160 and 180 cm. The 80 and 100 cm sizes sit under a desk chair or beside a bed, and they also work as an accent rug by the door. Choose 120 or 140 cm for a reading nook or meditation corner, where the enso and the monk stay fully visible. Go to 160 or 180 cm to make it the center of a seating area. Two levels are offered: \u003cstrong\u003eStandart Level\u003c\/strong\u003e is solid everyday quality, while \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Level\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a thicker, plusher pile and a more durable backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it machine washable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a gentle cold cycle and air-dry it, and the dye-sublimation print keeps the gold border and ink wash looking clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it slip on hard floors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The rubber backing grips wood, tile and laminate, so the monk stays put under your chair or beside the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it over carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it lies flat over low-pile carpet, and the round edge reads clearly against the pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with 100 cm for a desk or bedside, pick 120 to 140 cm to give the enso halo room in a nook, and choose 160 to 180 cm for a seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Meditation Corner Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVagabond readers who prefer the quiet teacher to the sword fights, and who can browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anime-manga-rugs\"\u003eanime rug range\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meditation or yoga corner that needs a gentle visual anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA desk setup where the same ink-wash mood carries on if you pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anime-mouse-pads\"\u003eanime mouse pad\u003c\/a\u003e for the desktop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift for someone who loves ink-wash art, Zen imagery and Japanese temple ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Padloom","offers":[{"title":"31.5″ (2.6ft) - 80cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490314842398,"sku":"vagabond-5-R80-STD","price":68.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31.5″ (2.6ft) - 80cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490314875166,"sku":"vagabond-5-R80-PRM","price":81.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39.4″ (3.3ft) - 100cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490314907934,"sku":"vagabond-5-R100-STD","price":87.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39.4″ (3.3ft) - 100cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490314940702,"sku":"vagabond-5-R100-PRM","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"47.2″ (3.9ft) - 120cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490314973470,"sku":"vagabond-5-R120-STD","price":115.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"47.2″ (3.9ft) - 120cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490315006238,"sku":"vagabond-5-R120-PRM","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55.1″ (4.6ft) - 140cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490315039006,"sku":"vagabond-5-R140-STD","price":179.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55.1″ (4.6ft) - 140cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490315071774,"sku":"vagabond-5-R140-PRM","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"63″ (5.2ft) - 160cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490315104542,"sku":"vagabond-5-R160-STD","price":198.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"63″ (5.2ft) - 160cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490315137310,"sku":"vagabond-5-R160-PRM","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70.9″ (5.9ft) - 180cm \/ Standart Level","offer_id":60490315170078,"sku":"vagabond-5-R180-STD","price":253.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70.9″ (5.9ft) - 180cm \/ Premium Level","offer_id":60490315202846,"sku":"vagabond-5-R180-PRM","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8830\/5694\/files\/takuan-teaching-round-rug-vagabond-chair-mat-3.webp?v=1792780323","url":"https:\/\/padloom.com\/products\/takuan-teaching-round-rug-vagabond-chair-mat","provider":"Padloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}