Once a staple in traditional Chinese households, the Solid Antique Elm Basin is a piece shaped by both necessity and artistry. Carved from Chinese elm wood (known as Ulmus pumila), a wood prized for its strength, flexibility, and water-resistant nature, these basins stood as quiet witnesses to the rhythms of daily life.
Worn smooth by years of use, they were essential for everything from washing grains to preparing meals, yet their most intimate role was in personal bathing. In homes where simplicity was key, a deep elm basin filled with warm water became a place of quiet ritual—where the day was washed away and time momentarily stood still.