Okura Tawashi — Organic Bamboo Dish Brush

For centuries, the tawashi has been the quiet companion of the Japanese kitchen — a small handheld tool, made of natural fibres, designed to do its work and then disappear back into the earth. The Okura Tawashi carries that tradition forward. No plastic, no synthetic foam, no slow-leaching microfibres. Just a hand-finished bamboo handle, plant-based bristles, and the simple grip of a tool that knows exactly what it is for.

Each handle is turned from a single piece of FSC-certified moso bamboo, sanded to a soft natural finish, and marked with the Okura お — wood-burned, never printed — on the dome top. The bristles are bound from natural tampico, a stiff plant fibre drawn from the agave, which softens just enough when wet to scrub cast iron and seasoned pans without damaging porcelain, crystal, or stainless steel. Pair it with the Awa Dish Soap Bar for a rich, instant lather. Hangs from its built-in cord to dry between uses, naturally resisting bacteria and odor.

100% plastic-free. 100% plant-based. 100% compostable when its work is done — return both the bamboo and the bristles to the soil and they break down within a year. Each Tawashi lasts six months or more of daily use, replacing roughly twelve plastic sponges over its lifetime. With every Tawashi purchase, Okura contributes to our impact program, supporting a person or animal in need. A quieter sink. A cleaner kitchen. A tool you will be glad to leave on your counter.

Free shipping on all orders. Delivered in 3-15 business days. 30-day hassle-free returns — no questions asked.

Hand wash with warm soapy water. Dishwasher safe but hand wash recommended. Use medium heat for best results — titanium conducts heat extremely efficiently.