Hinoki Cypress Antibacterial Soap Rest

The woodworkers of Tosaryu, in Japan’s Kochi Prefecture, take a personal approach to monotsukuri – the art of making things – by transforming locally grown hinoki cypress trees into beautiful and functional products. The sustainably harvested wood used for this soap rest was dried for three to six months to help preserve its sturdy, fragrant and naturally antibacterial composition. The tapered form’s finely ridged surface keeps soap from slipping off and aids in drainage.