{"product_id":"meri","title":"[meri] Indigo dyed loofah sauna mat","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLoofah fibers are dyed in deep indigo that reflects the sea. Quick-drying, breathable, soft and blends into the skin. The antibacterial properties of indigo and its beauty over time make this a one-of-a-kind sauna mat that grows with the passage of time.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e*meri means sea in Finnish\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/omusubi02.jpg?v=1766043364\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe concept is ``I want you to enjoy the feeling of the indigo-dyed loofah becoming familiar with each use and growing into your own one-of-a-kind sauna mat.'' Loofah fiber is quick-drying, has excellent breathability, and becomes soft against the skin when it absorbs moisture. By sitting on the sauna, you can protect your body from the heat of the seat and enjoy the sauna comfortably.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, by dyeing it with indigo, it further increases its antibacterial properties, and as you use it, you can enjoy the aging effect, adding color to your sauna life.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/ai_plain.jpg?v=1766029182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[meri] The reason for the birth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all started with the thoughts of a female university student studying art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI want to create “lifestyle products that grow by spending time together”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething that will grow with you the more you take care of yourself and spend more time with yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery time you use it, it becomes familiar to you and you can enjoy the feeling of growing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were looking for materials created by nature that would bring color and moisture to people's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, it has excellent water absorption, quick drying, and heat resistance, and becomes soft when wet with water.\u003cstrong\u003eLoofah\u003c\/strong\u003eI met with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, it occurred to me that I could make a loofah out of the material used for sauna mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003eIndigo dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003eBy applying this, the antibacterial and deodorizing properties are enhanced, and the natural shading of the material and the vivid Japan blue of indigo combine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esauna mat [\u003cstrong\u003emeri】\u003c\/strong\u003ewas born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/meri_logo.jpg?v=1771914616\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“meri” development project members\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aiya-some.com\/\" title=\"Indigo dye shop aiya\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndigo dye shop Aiya Ayumi Nanbu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aiya-some.com\/\" title=\"Indigo dye shop aiya\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/nanbu_e8471033-5ba7-48c6-90b0-5bf13e5cd804.jpg?v=1772500387\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile raising her children, she started indigo dyeing in the summer of 2015. ``Natural lye fermentation'' is a traditional technique that has been around since the Edo period, which produces colors using only natural ingredients without the use of chemicals. In the winter of 2018, he moved to an old folk house in Kakuma, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, which is rich in nature, and has been spreading the word about indigo dyeing and the charms of living in Satoyama to many people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor, Department of Arts and Culture, University of Toyama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kazumi Uchida\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tad.u-toyama.ac.jp\/archives\/teachers\/uchida\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKazumi Uchida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kazumi Uchida\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tad.u-toyama.ac.jp\/archives\/teachers\/uchida\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/uchida.jpg?v=1772500482\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraduated from Tama Art University, 3D Design Product Department (1986)\u003cbr\u003eBiography: Worked as a car designer, product designer, etc. at Volkswagen AG (Germany), Porsche AG (Germany), MIE Design Co., Ltd., etc., before assuming current position in April 2013.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e(Basic design of indigo-dyed sauna mat)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRino Takada\u003c\/strong\u003e(Graduated from Uchida Design Laboratory, Department of Art and Culture, Faculty of Art and Culture, University of Toyama)\u003cbr\u003eIn his fourth year of university, he developed an indigo-dyed loofah sauna mat. Currently working outside the prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyama Prefecture General Design Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/future-toyama.jp\/article\/article-1672\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yuta Itano\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuta Itano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/future-toyama.jp\/article\/article-1672\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yuta Itano\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/itanosan2.jpg?v=1772528533\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeri's godfather. A man who loves saunas more than anyone else, using the heat waves as his partner and synchronizing with the steam of Loryu. His passion is scorching hot, and he is a true sauna gentleman who can even take a cool cold bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHechima Sangyo Co., Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative director\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.toyamadesign.jp\/products\/feature\/1941\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hidenari Takita\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHidenari Takita\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.toyamadesign.jp\/products\/feature\/1941\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hidenari Takita\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/shuuseiphoto3.jpg?v=1772500942\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan's only loofah specialty company has been cultivating loofahs without pesticides for over 40 years in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, and handles everything from manufacturing and processing to product development and sales. Every day, she is searching for new ways to use loofahs, such as skin care products, daily necessities, and interior objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hechima","offers":[{"title":"Indigo dyed rice ball type","offer_id":41907222216784,"sku":null,"price":14520.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo dyed oval shape","offer_id":41907222347856,"sku":null,"price":14520.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7747\/1568\/files\/omusubi02.jpg?v=1766043364","url":"https:\/\/hechimacocochi.com\/en\/products\/meri-indigo-dyed-loofah-sauna-mat","provider":"へちまここち","version":"1.0","type":"link"}