Hinoki Cypress Japanese Bath Stool

A traditional small bath stool for use during bathing, made in Tochigi, Japan using Hinoki Cypress, a beautiful, fragrant wood which can cope with getting wet. Hinoki has natural anti-bacterial qualities that make this particular timber the perfect material for the bathroom. Prized for its high oil content, this wood has been used for centuries in Japanese baths because of its water repellent and deodorising qualities. Measuring 290 x 180 x 205mm (W,D,H), and weighing 1200g, this small stool can be used for all sorts of purposes around the house, but would traditionally be used to rest on during washing prior to entering the ofuro (bath).