Since its invention, the Kamenoko brush has become synonymous with the word “tawashi” in Japan. This listing is for 1 piece of Japanese Kamenoko Tawashi Vegetable Scrub Brush Made of 100 palm fibers. The shape of the brush is like that of a turtle, hence “kamenoko,” the Japanese word for “baby turtle” as the company name. Interestingly, he originally designed a hemp palm doormat, but when he saw his wife using a section of a mat to clean shoji screen doors, the idea of scrubbing brushes was born. Kamenoko Tawashi was established in 1907, when founder Nishio Shozaemon invented the looped tawashi (scrubbing brush). This dark brown version is Kamenoko Tawashi’s original version and best seller, but if you like a little splash of colour, try the Red Kamenoko Tawashi or larger Blue Kamenoko Tawashi. Japanese Kamenoko Tawashi Vegetable Scrub Brush (Medium) 26. Hemp palm is water-resistant and durable, so one tawashi will last a long time. They’re perfect for getting into the holes of colanders, and we like to keep extra ones in the bathroom to scrub between tile grouting and reach right into corners. Some links on this website may take you to other third-party sites and you acknowledge and agree that HKTDC and the HKTDC Affiliates have no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of any information provided by those linked websites. Its densely packed bristles can scour away caked-on food remains off pots and pans, cut through dirt on kitchen surfaces, scrub dirt off potatoes, and so much more. The tawashi body brush (handheld or with handle) can be used to cleanse and exfoliate the face and body when in the shower or bathtub using it along with your everyday soap/cleansing medium. This biodegradable, all-natural scrubbing brush has been around in Japanese households for over 100 years and is made from environmentally friendly hemp. So simple, yet so useful, the Kamenoko Tawashi natural hemp palm scrubbing brush is a classic Japanese kitchen tool.
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