花はなござ

noun

rush mat with a floral or bulrush pattern

A traditional Japanese woven mat made from igusa (rush), often featuring a decorative floral or bulrush design. Used as a floor covering, especially in summer.

• 夏なつになると、縁えん側がわに花はなござを敷しいて涼すずむ。

  In summer, we spread a floral rush mat on the veranda to cool off.