OUR STORY
In the foothills of Southern Japan there lies a bamboo grove, nestled away on the banks of the Kawogawa River. Upon discovering this forest our founder (Hiren Patel) was immediately taken aback by its inherent natural beauty. This magical forest is known as the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which subsequently became the inspiration behind our brand.
The forest was a stark reminder to Hiren of the innate wonders that this planet we inhabit has to offer. However he was also enlightened to and fascinated by the many ranging and widespread uses of the bamboo plant.
Since 2015, the rate of deforestation is estimated to be around 10 million hectares per year, with a significant driver of this attributed to wood-based products. Due to its fast growing nature, strength and antibacterial properties, bamboo has an almost unlimited set of uses for everyday products.
At Arashiyama we offer a selection of carefully designed and crafted bamboo items via our Essentials and Signature collections.
Our goal is to bring the joys of the natural world into our customers everyday lives..
Welcome to the world of Arashiyama…
