Hand lather brush for wet use or universal brush for dry use.

In a time when cleanliness and hygiene are topical conversation, Ren is an exploration into the modern cleansing ritual. An exploration and re-imagining that begins with an act that we currently do countless times a day; the simplest and humbleness of acts, that of handwashing.

Our lives have unexpectedly become centered upon this simple cleansing routine that leaves our hands dry, roughened, and ladened with the scent of spirits. Ren, as a series, explores a tea-ceremony-like take on the washing of hands. Focusing in on the experience as one to take time in, reflect upon, and transform into a pleasurable experience.

The shapes of each piece are formed of rolling curves almost as if formed by running water, like that of stones beside a running river. The blackened oak is torched in an act called shou sugi ban, with their top layer burnt to form a natural, water protective layer. A time old manner of protecting wood from the elements.

• Shou-sugi-ban Oak, Beeswax, Linen, & Ebony horse hair.

• 9 cm x 10 x 10cm

• Worldwide shipping

• Tax included (shipping outside of Norway use discount code “TAXFREE” at checkout / Tax will be taken instead upon import to your country)

• This listing is for one brush.