Whereas the standard american soaking tub that is elongated with sloping sides made for lounging against.
Custom japanese ofuro soaking tubs.
If desired these fittings can also be plated with chrome nickel or even gold.
Relaxing in steaming neck high water marks the end of each day for many families a custom catching on in the west as homeowners ask their architects for spa features such as soaking tubs and wet proofed floors to maximize bathroom space and create a.
Through traditional asian culture the tub for soaking known as ofuro meaning bath in japanese has become widely popular among western culture.
Ofuro or japanese soaking tubs are truly the art of the bath.
Small japanese ofuro tub soaking heated whirlpool air bathtub japanese style soaking tubs are small and deep.
For centuries japanese enjoyed the country s thousands of outdoor hot springs so it s no surprise deep soaking became popular indoors too.
The japanese soaking tub is the pinnacle of modern bathing comfort available from havens in american handcrafted copper or stainless steel.
The bather then slips into the crystal clear steaming hot water for a completely quiet relaxing soak.
Our relationship with these craftsmen goes back decades.
They are designed with a seat s allowing bathers to sit comfortably in deep water.
Sitting in a this style of bathtub is like sitting on a chair.
The japanese style of bathing begins with a thorough shower outside the tub using plenty of soap and hot water.
The plumbing fittings that we use on ofuro soaking tubs are custom made and flush mounted to the tub with clear coated bronze fittings.
Japanese soaking tubs are for those who take great pleasure in the benefits of soaking in hot water.
There is a control panel that will fill them automatically at a preset temperature and cycle the water to keep it warm until the whole family has bathed.
We supply custom made japanese soaking tubs ofuro to the world.
For design ideas we recommend the japanese bath by bruce smith.
This time old tradition allows one to exfoliate the day s worries by oneself or with another in a japanese custom baths made for one or two fabricated in beautiful stainless steel or copper.
It has straight side walls.
Specifically the name ofuro is used to refer to a type of bath which originated as a short steep sided wooden bathtub.
Our tubs are crafted from indigenous japanese woods such as hinoki which our craftsmen personally select for each handbuilt bathtub.
The soaking tub is placed to enjoy a natural view if possible.
Our manufacturer spent almost 40 years perfecting ofuro soaking tubs now rival the finest japanese products.
You shower before you soak so that you don t dirty the water.
Ofuro is japanese for soaking bath hot tub and wooden bath.