Step back in time and discover the comfort and authenticity of historical sleeping mats. These meticulously crafted mats offer a glimpse into the sleeping arrangements of days gone by, allowing you to connect with history in a tangible and immersive way.
Perfect for historical reenactors, campers, or anyone seeking a unique sleeping experience, our collection of historical sleeping mats provides a window to the past. Explore our range and rest as people did in eras long past, immersing yourself in a truly historical slumber.
Rush Mat
| Length |
200 cm |
|---|---|
| Width +/- 2cm |
72 cm |
| Thickness |
15 mm |
| Weight |
2,5 kg |
| Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire. |
Beige, Yellow |
Sheep Fleece Mat
| Length |
200 cm |
|---|---|
| Width +/- 2cm |
90 cm |
| Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM). |
30oz, 1000 g/m2 |
| Thickness |
15 mm |
| Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire. |
White |
In today's world of comfortable mattresses, it is easy to forget that our ancestors slept on much simpler solutions. Historic sleeping mats, woven from plant fibers for comfort or made from sheep's fleece for warmth, offer a unique opportunity to travel back in time and experience sleep as it once was.
Plant fiber mats: a testament to simplicity and comfort
Imagine spending the night on a sleeping mat made of plant fibers, where the elements of nature combine to provide a comfortable sleep. Hand-woven sleeping mats are a historical testament to ingenuity and resourcefulness. These mats, often made from materials such as rushes, reeds or straw, are carefully crafted to provide a supportive yet compliant surface.
Historically, rush mats have been the choice of many cultures around the world. They had the advantage of being readily available and inexpensive, making them accessible to a wide range of people. Although they were not as soft as modern mattresses, they provided a comfortable and flexible sleeping surface.
The porous nature of the plant fibers allowed for ventilation, helping to wick away moisture and keep the sleeper cool on warm nights. It also allowed for good insulation while sleeping while traveling.
Sheep fleece mats
Sheep fleece is the perfect material for sleeping mats, providing the warmth and insulation needed to survive cold nights, especially when traveling. Their ability to trap warm air and keep the cold at bay made them an invaluable choice in regions with harsh winters, as well as for winter travel.
Connecting with the past
For historical reenactors, appropriate sleeping mats play a key role in creating an authentic atmosphere. They allow reenactors to completely immerse themselves in the past, reliving not only everyday activities, but also night rituals.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a re-enactor, or simply curious about how our ancestors found solace in their sleep, historic sleeping mats offer unique opportunities to look back into the past. These mats remind us that comfort and warmth are not solely defined by modern technology, but have deep roots in the simplest materials and craftsmanship.