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Hinoki Washbowl
$140
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Scroll downThis type of wooden bowl is originally found in Japanese bath houses, onsens, ryokans and hot springs. One must sit on a cypress stool and cleanse themselves with water in a wash bowl before you can enter the springs.
Details
You can use this bowl for washing, storage or on display. The steel work adds to the durability and style, while the pale coloured timber will add light and calmness to a room.
Approx. W22cm x H11.5cm
Naturally antibacterial
Made in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture
*Please note we are unable to ship wood products to NZ due to customs and bio-security restrictions. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@providerstore.com.au.
Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese cypress, hinoki cypress or hinoki; Japanese: 檜 or 桧 hinoki) is a species of cypress native to central Japan in East Asia. For centuries Chamaecyparis Obtusa, known as Hinoki has been praised for its countless and precious uses: from building of ancient Japanese temples and shrines to its therapeutic aroma that helps to achieve a peaceful state of mind, sterilization and many other benefits.
Story
Hand made in Gifu, Japan these special pieces are all crafted for inns and hotels around the country. Using premium materials, they are designed for both functionality and form.
Origin
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Gifu is located approximately in the centre of the country, and therefore has been the site of many historical moments such as battles and trade. Gifu was also once known as the centre for sword-making and is now renown for it's pottery and crafts.