Japanese Soaking Tub Roundup Remodelista Wed, February 22, 2012 2:30 PM UTC Remodelista Rate Share Pin It Click on the photo to read the full story at RemodelistaRemodelistaJapanese Soaking Tub Rounduphttp://remodelista.com/posts/japanese-hinoki-soaking-tubs The history of the wood soaking tub in Japan stretches back to ancient times: it's only (relatively) recently that the eastern ritual has caught on in the western world. The ofuro , a traditional Japanese soaking tub, is a straight-sided tub deep enough to immerse a human in hot water. Traditional ofuro are made from Hinoki wood, a cypress found only in Japan, prized for its piney scent, anti-bacterial qualities, and longevity. Create a similar sanctuary using the following sources (for accoutrements, consult Hinoki Wood Bath Accessories ). Above: The serene bathrooms in the Galerie Sofie Lachaert bed-and-breakfast in Tielrode, Belgium, feature elliptical Japanese ofuros . Above: This Hinoki Elliptical Ofuro , by Alaska-based Sea Otter Woodworks, is made from cedar and hinoki; prices start at $4,050. Above: Founded by Italian architect Iacopo Torrini, Tokyo-based Bartok Designs produces custom tubs and ships worldwide. Above: A rectangular ofuro crafted from knotty hinoki by Bartok Designs . Above: The Rectangular Hinoki Bath by Oxfordshire-based Indigenous Tiles is available with either straight or sloped ends. N.B. This post is an update, the original post ran on July 2, 2009. Read the full story on the original site Remodelista Add a comment Report inappropriate content
