Colin Moore was born in Cape Town, lives in Barcelona and holds a doctorate in chiropractic – a medical discipline that is so popular and respected in English-speaking countries yet still largely unknown in these parts. Essentially, his work involves using a very precise manual adjustment to correct the subluxations that we all, to a greater or lesser extent, accumulate over time in our spinal column. Subluxations are vertebral misalignments that prevent vital information from…

Tatami mats have won us over for many and varied reasons. Among the most practical and functional of these is their excellent thermal insulation. Anyone who has them at home will know the pleasure of walking barefoot and lying down on them in spring and summer, feeling the wicker against their skin. It’s much cooler, more pleasant and more natural than taking a nap whilst sweating on a fabric or leather sofa… In the winter months, achieving…

When a tatami mat arrives in the home – whether as a bed base, or as a space for rest and relaxation in the living room or playroom – all the objects of our daily lives take on a new practical and aesthetic dimension. Wherever it is placed, the tatami defines the space, organises it and enhances its beauty; and little else is needed. Yet the world on the tatami is diverse and rich in possibilities. The furniture and accessories we need to have…