• This bath mat is crafted of vetiver root and bound in raw, unbleached Balinese cotton
• The roots of vetiver, a grass cultivated in India, are infused with natural oils that are released in contact with moisture. Stepping out of the shower or bath onto our Vetiver Bath Mat not only scents your bathroom with a relaxing natural aroma, it lightly exfoliates your feet, too.
• Perfect for the bathroom or kitchen.

From a fair trade group

As seen in House Beautiful, July 2010 issue.
Sustainably harvested vetiver root is hand-woven by fair trade artisans into this naturally beautiful Vetiver Bath Mat, which continues to release its natural fragrance each time it gets damp. Durable and functional, with a Balinese raw-cotton border. 2'W x 3'L. Indonesia.
 

If the scent diminishes, simply soak the mat in water and let air dry; the aroma will be revived.

Vetiver is a very durable root harvested from the vetiver grass plant. Vetiver is strongly antimicrobial, and will resist mold and mildew. To clean, the bath mat should only be rinsed in water, without chemicals. 24"W x 36"L

3 lbs.

Vetiver is a perennial grass native to India, closely related to other fragrant grasses such as lemongrass. It’s cultivated for aromatherapy and for erosion control. When vetiver fibers get wet, they release aromatic oils.

Purchases of this vetiver bath mat support local artisan who harvest the roots. Vetiver growth holds soil together to diminish mud slides in heavy rains.

If the scent diminishes, simply soak the mat in water and let air dry; the aroma will be revived.