Nishio thought his invention resembled the reptile, revered for its longevity and a symbol of good luck in Japan.

Nishio was inspired by his wife's ingenious hack, and thus, the Kamenoko Tawashi was born!Īs for the name, kamenoko means 'baby turtle,' and tawashi means 'brush' in Japanese. Using scraps from the failed doormat, his wife fashioned a makeshift scrubber brush to clean the house. Fortunately, he didn't throw out his doormat prototype. Sadly, someone had beat him to this idea – and to the patent – so his dreams of being the palm bristle doormat inventor were dashed. Measures W8.5 x L15 x H5 cm Material: Palm fibre Made in Tokyo, Japan About the maker: Kamenoko means small-turtle and Tawashi means scrubber in Japanese. The natural ability of palm fibers relieve sore muscles and exfoliate skin. Invented in 1907, these durable handmade scrub brushes are used to clean pots and pans, kitchen sinks, bathtubs, floors, dirty boots, and anything else that can use a heavy-duty scrubbing.Īside from its functionality, this iconic Japanese scrubber has a fascinating backstory: Its origin arose from a failed invention! Seizaemon Nishio originally created a doormat using hemp palm fibers. Hand-woven from natural palm fibers since 1907, this body brush has become a household staple in Japan. This body brush is firm, cleanses, massages and revitalizes the skin. Utilizing the wide cleaning surface, you can efficiently wash large areas and large objects.It is mainly used for business purposes, such as washing baths in inns, washing dishwashing machines, and pots with small barrels. Kamenoko Tawashi body brushes are widely used in Japan for over a century and. The Kamenoko Tawashi is one of the most ubiquitous household cleaning tools in Japan. Information Description: The largest size of the turtle child bundle (kamenoko Brand).

Kamenoko body scrubber