Sasawashi Bathmat

Sasawashi bathmat by Sasawashi.

Sasawashi homewares and bathroom accessories are made from a unique range of textiles woven from bamboo fibres. In addition to being environmentally sustainable, these woven textiles have natural antibacterial qualities that are ideally suited for use in the bathroom.

The Kumazasa plant is a species of Japanese bamboo which has been prized for centuries for its beneficial antibacterial properties. Kamuzasa leaves were traditionally used to wrap food, especially sushi, to preserve it and prevent it from spoiling. They were also used to make a variety of natural remedies to fight infection and promote healing.

Today, the Sasawashi company spins Kumazasa fibres into thread which can be woven into a variety of textiles that are light, lint-free and capable of absorbing twice as much moisture as cotton. They also have a natural exfoliating quality.

The Sasawashi bathmat benefits from this natural absorbent and anti-bacterial qualities. A highly practical bathroom accessory with a distinctively Japanese simplicity of form.