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February 10, 2015

Make Bath Time Fun: Debut of Japanese Bathing Utensil Brand "YUIRO" | STUDIO BYCOLOR Gallery

<strong>YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils</strong><br>Left: The 'Zake' basin. This tub allows for onsen-style foot baths even indoors. Made from Hime Hinoki cypress from Ehime, it fills the space with a forest-like aroma. When inverted, it can also serve as a stool.

<strong>YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils</strong><br>Left: The 'Bath Cushion Yudama'. In Dogo Onsen, vigorously gushing hot spring water is called 'Yudama' (water spheres), a term cherished by locals for ages. This cushioned bath stool is inspired by the Yudama. Right: The 'Zake' basin.

<strong>YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils</strong><br>Left: The 'Dyed Pumice Toothbrush'. This toothbrush uses natural materials for its handle, offering a gentle feel both visually and in use. Ancient peoples are said to have cleaned their teeth by chewing on thin twigs. Right: The 'Toothbrush Tray'. This tray, crafted from Iyo bamboo using the 'Chuuhen' technique, is made with Kikuma tiles from Ehime, boasting a 750-year history. The tiles' moisture-absorbing properties and the sashiko pattern on the surface create a quick-drying tray, a product honoring the craftsmanship and natural materials.

<strong>YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils</strong><br>Left: The 'Dyed Pumice Tray'. Pumice stone dyed with natural pigments. Boiling it with vegetable and fruit peels from Ehime gives the pumice a delicious-looking texture. It can be used as a soap dish. Right: The 'Dyed Pumice'. Pumice stone dyed with natural pigments, with a texture similar to the 'Dyed Pumice Tray', used for exfoliating.

<strong>YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils</strong><br>The 'Takeki' vessel. As seen in the ancient wisdom of wrapping rice balls in bamboo leaves for transport, bamboo possesses antibacterial and deodorizing properties, making it a material long intertwined with daily life. By processing bamboo while it's still thin and fast-growing, this vessel offers a delicate impression and encourages mindful, graceful use.

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Introducing YUIRO: Japanese Bathing Utensils for a More Enjoyable Bath Time | STUDIO BYCOLOR Gallery

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