Natural Igusa Aroma Stick

• Material: 100% domestically grown natural igusa (Japanese rush), grown by Ikehiko
• Production: Fully integrated production at an Ikehiko factory
• Size: about 70 cm (about 28 in), about 50 g
• Colors: Seven (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, gray; dyed)
• Shape: A bunch of sticks. Free-cut to the length you like.

• 100% domestically grown igusa, the same as tatami, natural decor that is ready the moment you stand it in a vase.
• No watering, no upkeep. It does not wilt or drop, and stays just as it is.
• Seven colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, gray) to match the tone of a space.
• Free-cut to any length, to suit your vase or where you display it.
• Igusa's quiet humidity control. Come close and there is a faint grassy scent.
• Even the color shifting in the light is part of how a natural material ages.

• A few stems in a vase you already own, as a focal point in the living room.
• A single stem in an entryway, an elegant way to say welcome.
• In a washroom or on a desk, paired with a slim vessel for a touch of nature.
• No watering or care, so it stays put and never wilts.
• Paired with our Agano-ware vase for a modern Japanese gift set.

Everyday care

• Remove dust with a vacuum, a broom, or a dry cloth, working along the grain of the weave.
• Igusa draws in moisture, so on dry, sunny days open a window and let air through to help the mat last.

If it gets dirty

• Blot the spot gently with a firmly wrung-out cloth, then dry it right away with a clean dry cloth.
• Igusa does not take well to water. Do not leave it damp or wash it with water, as this can cause stains and discoloration.

Moisture and mold

• In humid seasons, air it out now and then in a shaded, well-ventilated spot.
• Direct sun can fade the color, so always dry it in the shade.

Note: With sun exposure the color shifts from green to a soft amber. This is igusa's natural aging, not a flaw.