Hinoki Soap Box idea books Japanese designer Osamu Saruyama has

Japanese designer Osamu Saruyama has reworked the design of a century-old paper fan holder in Nara and produced folding racks for displaying postcards and photographs

Japan (an area renowned for its metallurgy since the 1600s) using traditional brass-making techniques and inspired by the aesthetics of the Edo period

Medium: 24 x 30cm

The extreme heat and pressure causes the sulfur mixed inside the raw rubber to chemically react

Crafted by sword artisans from brushed stainless steel

Hinoki Soap Box idea books Japanese designer Osamu Saruyama hasThe Hinoki Soap Box is a simply designed wooden soap rest with a removable bed for easy care and washing, which also can serve as its own rest without the outer frame. The box has a sturdy and sleek construction and has been finely sanded, resulting in a soft, smooth wood texture. Measures 5 1 2" x 3 5 8" x 1 5 8". Made in Japan.