Hinoki Bath Stool

Kiso Hinoki 木曽檜, kiso japanese cypress

Hinoki (Japanese cypress) is an evergreen tree that is widely distributed in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu with the Tohoku region (Fukushima prefecture) as the northern limit, but only natural cypress that grows in “Kiso valley” that straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures can be called “Kiso Hinoki”. The steep slopes of Kiso Mountain are rainy, especially in winter, when it is surrounded by severe cold and deep snow. Due to its harsh natural environment, Kiso cypress grows very slowly, taking twice or three times as long as cypress growing elsewhere.

Hinoki repeats expansion and contraction every time it absorbs moisture or dries. The wood is naturally antibacterial and has a refreshing scent. Its natural resin makes it resistant to mould and mildew, and ideal for use in wet or damp spaces.

Hinoki wood (Japanese Cypress) is a soft wood that can susceptible to indentation, but as it repeats expansion and contraction as it absorbs moisture and dries, these indentations often naturally repair with continued use.

Please avoid leaving it in water for a long time or in excessive direct sunlight as it may cause cracks due to warping or shrinkage. After every use, it is recommended to rinse off water well and wipe off moisture with a dry cloth. If mould starts growing, please scrape with a Tawashi scrub brush or sandpaper.

Hinoki is naturally antibacterial and has a refreshing scent. Its natural resins make it resistant to mould and mildew, and ideal for use in wet or damp spaces.

The product’s life span differs depending on usage environment and frequency of use, but please stop using if the stool starts to wobble or feel unsteady, and contact us for repair.

*Please do not stand on the stool in a bathroom.

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