Accessory
Garshana Gloves
A traditional raw silk glove for Garshana, the Ayurvedic dry massage done on dry skin without oil. Worn on the hand, the natural silk gives just enough texture to sweep firm, rhythmic strokes over the skin, gently exfoliating and waking the body before a bath or before Abhyanga, the warm oil self-massage.
How to use
On completely dry skin, with no oil, slip the glove onto your working hand and work from the feet upward toward the heart. Use long strokes along the arms and legs and circular strokes over the joints and the belly. Keep the pressure light and brisk for a few minutes, then bathe or follow with Abhyanga. Hand wash and air dry.
Benefits
- Raw silk glove for Garshana, the classical dry massage
- Natural silk texture to gently exfoliate and refresh dry skin
- Often used before Abhyanga to prepare the skin
- Brisk, rhythmic strokes are warming and enlivening
- One size; hand wash and air dry
Specifications
- Material
- Raw silk
- Size
- One size
- In the box
- One glove (single); hand wash
For professionals
The practice
Garshana is the Ayurvedic dry massage, brisk strokes over dry skin with no oil. Worn on the hand, the raw silk glove gives just enough texture to wake the skin and warm the body, classically before a bath or before Abhyanga, the warm oil self-massage.
How it is used
- Begin on completely dry skin, with no oil, and slip the glove onto your working hand.
- Work from the feet upward toward the heart.
- Use long strokes along the arms and the legs.
- Use circular strokes over the joints and the belly.
- Keep the pressure light and brisk for a few minutes, then bathe or follow with Abhyanga.
Material & care
- Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap.
- Reshape and air dry away from direct heat.
- Keep dry between uses to preserve the raw silk.
Learn more about Garshana Gloves
What is Garshana?
Garshana is the classical Ayurvedic dry massage, performed on dry skin with no oil. It gently exfoliates and warms the body and is often done before a bath or before Abhyanga.
Oil or no oil?
No oil. Garshana is always done on dry skin. Oil belongs to Abhyanga, which traditionally follows the dry massage.
How do I care for the silk glove?
Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap, reshape and air dry, and keep it dry between uses.
For professionals
