{"product_id":"natural-coconut-soap-dish-round-11cm","title":"Natural Coconut Soap Dish - Round - 11cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shallow bowl carved from a single coconut shell, marked by the pale striations and fine cracks that run across the husk's natural grain. It holds a bar of soap without ceremony, letting water drain through five cut slats so the soap dries between uses rather than softening into a slick puddle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe shell's natural texture remains visible, rough to the touch in places, smooth where it's been worn or polished, with the pale fibres of the husk traced across the dark outer layer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater finds the gaps. The five slats cut into the bowl floor let it run away, so a bar sits above the pooled water rather than in it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt has weight enough not to slide on a wet ledge, and the low foot keeps it stable rather than rocking when you lift the soap.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach bowl differs in tone and marking, some lean darker brown, others show more of the pale inner shell, and the pattern of striations is never the same twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCoconut shell, shaped in Indonesia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from the hard outer shell of a coconut, a material that has been used across coastal Indonesia for centuries in bowls, ladles and small vessels because it resists water and doesn't splinter the way softer woods do. The shell is dense and fibrous, and the natural oils in the husk give it a slight sheen that deepens when wet. Once the nut has been harvested for its flesh and water, the shell is cleaned, shaped and left to dry, turning what would otherwise be waste into something functional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse it under warm water now and then to clear away soap residue, and let it dry fully between uses, standing water will eventually darken the shell. If it starts to look dull after months of use, a light rub with coconut or mineral oil will bring the grain back. Coconut shell is durable in the presence of water, but it isn't indestructible; don't leave it submerged for long stretches or it may crack along the natural stress lines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish measures 11 cm across, about the width of a side plate, and sits low enough to tuck on a basin edge, a bath ledge, or next to the sink without crowding the space. It suits a single bar of soap, whether a small guest cake or a full-sized handmade bar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA gift for the detail-minded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful present for someone furnishing a first flat, setting up a guest bathroom, or simply replacing a plastic dish with something that looks deliberate. The natural variation means no two are alike, so it feels less like a generic homeware gift and more like a small chosen object.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the slats let all the water through, or will some pool underneath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slats drain most of the water away, but a small amount may collect at the base of the bowl if the soap is very wet. Tipping it out once a day keeps it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the colour change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Coconut shell darkens gradually with exposure to water and oils from soap, developing a richer, more even tone after a few months of use. The pale striations may become less pronounced as the whole shell takes on a deeper brown.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with glycerine or liquid soap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's shaped for a solid bar. Glycerine soap will work, though it tends to be softer and may stick a little more than a harder bar. Liquid soap would need a pump or dispenser, this dish has no well to hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53927938294074,"sku":"CocoSD-14","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/natural-coconut-soap-dish-round-11cm-cover.png?v=1787198486","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/natural-coconut-soap-dish-round-11cm","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}