Japan Best Handmade Oval Body Brush

• Luxurious hand made body brush 
• The natural fibres create a thick lather with your soap for a deep cleaning of your pores
• Natural fibres exfoliate and promote blood circulation 
• Handmade by skilled craftsmen 

The horse hair used in the making of the harder this brush, is collected from the Hakuba horse tail while the softer type uses white horse mane hair. 

“Hake” are brushes formed by separate pieces of wood. After drilling small holes in one piece of wood, they attach the strands of hair by hand because it is the only way that they can ensure they are tight enough. After this they bond the wood with the main piece. After this the hairs are cut to symmetry.

Uno Hake brushes started in 1917. Currently Ms. Chieko Uno works with her daughter Michiyo to continue their family craft. These brushes have been modernised to have an array of modern uses. For home use, to clean your face, body, clothes, shoes, etc.

When modern clothing was warn more commonly than traditional kimonos, Japanese didn't really know how to care western suits, knits, etc. This brush company began developing brushes for very specific needs.

To achieve this the type of animal hair need to be chosen and prepared for each product. Each type of hair has a different texture needs to be treated with oil.

Size:105 x 60 x 22 mm

Hair type: Horse tail hairHandle: Japanese magnolia woodHardness: Standard

Place of Origin: Japan