BAINA Bathe
Volume 07.
Holly Burgess

Our series of BAINA BATHE explores the personal connection to one's daily bathing rituals. Seeking the moments where we allow ourselves to go a little deeper, indulge in time with self, and disconnect from the world beyond the bathroom door.

Photographer and friend Holly Burgess invited us into her bathroom, in Auckland New Zealand, sharing with us how she sees bathing as a spiritual reconnection to her ancestry, the importance of a mood-matching soundtrack, and how the act of cleansing returns her to herself.

"Bathing in the everyday sense to me is a reset. Returning to Tangoroa is a full body cleanse to reground myself and release any worries or fears from the day.Bathing in the everyday sense to me is a reset. Returning to Tangoroa is a full body cleanse to reground myself and release any worries or fears from the day."

"Bathing in the everyday sense to me is a reset. Returning to Tangoroa is a full body cleanse to reground myself and release any worries or fears from the day.

Nothing cures me like returning to the waters of my ancestors in the Hokianga harbour."

Above: Holly bathes with the Bethell (Bath) Towel in Sage & Chalk

"I am most connected myself when I am up north with my whānau in the lands and waters of my ancestors."

- Holly Burgess

"I always have music playing when bathing at home, the type of music always depends on my intentions for the space. It's likely to be slow morning jams or something poppy with good bass to energise me"

Bathing smells; like salt in the breeze. Feels; cool and refreshing. Sounds like; the waves. Tastes; salty. Looks; like shades of blue.

"I take inspiration from the woman in my whānau and close circle of friends. They are some of the smartest and most elegant women I know."

Above: The Agnes (Face) Cloth in Clay

"I am currently manifesting more balance and rest."

"A playlist for the high and low days. Fast and slow days. To ensure a full reset."

HOLLY BURGESS BAINA BATHE PLAYLIST

01 Oil & Water - TEEKS
02 Bad MEditation - MARA TK
03 Blue - AARON TAYLOR
04 Dionne - OSUNLADE
05 Mystery Lady - MASEGO, DON TOLIVER
06 Irrational - SHAY LIA
07 Undrgrnd - BOBCAT GOLDWAY
08 I'm On Fire - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
09 Freaky Deaky - TYGA
10 Woop Baby - LETHERETTE

Listen on Spotify

Holly's Edit
AGNES Face Cloth pack | Clay | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton face cloths by BAINAAGNES Face Cloth | Clay | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton face cloth by BAINA
AGNES FACE CLOTHS
Clay
A$69 AUD
BETHELL Bath Towel | Sage and Chalk | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton bath towel by BAINABETHELL Bath Towel pack | Sage and Chalk | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton bath towels by BAINA
BETHELL BATH TOWEL
Sage & Chalk
A$90 AUD
ROMAN Pool Towel | Paloma Sun and Ecru | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton pool towel by BAINAROMAN Pool Towels | Paloma Sun and Ecru | 100% GOTS certified Organic Cotton pool towel pack by BAINA
ROMAN POOL TOWEL
Paloma Sun & Ecru
A$130 AUD
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