by Brianna Crandall — August 26, 2015—Native Trails, the “eco-chic” company known for its luxurious artisan-made kitchen, bath and lifestyle products, recently introduced copper trough sinks for the well-designed commercial or residential restroom. Building on the momentum created by the company’s recent NativeStone concrete trough sink introduction, the new copper sink products are now available in 30″, 36″ and 48″ widths.
Although not specifically promoted by the company’s Web site, facilities managers may be interested to note that properly cleaned, uncoated copper products are known to naturally fight the growth of bacteria, as confirmed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its list of registered products.
Naturally sustainable and fully recyclable, the Copper Trough Collection (shown on page: 30 inch trough) is hand made by world-renowned coppersmiths residing in rural central Mexico. Hand hammered thousands of times over several days, the sinks retain the hallmarks of their artisan craftsmanship in a modern aesthetic.
The 48″ width double sink is particularly suitable to larger master baths or commercial spaces. All sizes are available in an Antique or Brushed Nickel finish, and they are forged to be used as either a drop-in or undermount basin.
“Native Trails is known for our hand-hammered copper sinks that marry centuries-old artisan tradition with contemporary design. Customers have been asking for larger sizes that are practical and also deliver that ‘wow’ factor,” said Naomi Neilson Howard, founder and CEO of Native Trails. “The combination of the hammered texture with the clean lines of a trough shape create a focal point for any bathroom and are on-trend to meet today’s demand for understated elegance in the bathroom.”
The artisans who create the sinks are known globally as leaders in artisanal coppersmithing, according to Native Trails. These families have passed their talents down from generation to generation, and Native Trails often works with multiple generations of artisans from the same family. All Copper Trough sinks are made from recycled copper, underscoring Native Trails’ stance on sustainable living and manufacturing.
A Native Trails video on the coppersmithing process is available on YouTube.
