The Narrows Bamboo Soap Dish
A bamboo soap dish is the natural alternative to the plastic tray by your sink: draining, durable, and slim enough to sit flush for a clean, modern look. The Narrows lies flat against the counter and drains water out through a single opening on one side, so your bar dries between uses instead of sitting in a puddle.
This is the low-profile one in our bamboo lineup: no raised lip, no tray to empty, just a slim dish that keeps your bar dry and your sink area tidy. A simple, good-looking pick for a minimalist bathroom or kitchen, and an easy small gift for anyone making the switch to bar soap. It's also our go-to dish for holding our solid dish soap at the kitchen sink, though any of our draining dishes works too.
Named after The Narrows, the tidal strait off Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, close to Earth Ahead's home.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Keeps your soap dry: The single side-opening drain lets water run off, so the bar isn't left sitting in water.
- Sits flat and flush: Designed to lie low against the counter for a clean, modern look, not a raised tray.
- Your bar lasts longer: A bar that dries between uses wears down slower, so you replace it less often.
- Natural bamboo, not plastic: A durable, plastic-free alternative to the usual plastic soap tray.
- Slim and unobtrusive: A small footprint that tucks neatly by a sink, tub edge, or kitchen counter.
HOW TO USE
- Place the dish flat near the edge of your sink or counter, with the drain opening facing toward the basin.
- Set your bar soap, solid dish soap, or shampoo bar on top after each use.
- Pour off any water that collects and let it dry between uses.
WHERE IT WORKS BEST
Bamboo does best with airflow and a chance to dry, so The Narrows is happiest by a kitchen or bathroom sink, or on a counter. For a steamy shower or a spot that stays wet all day, our silicone soap dish or plant-based draining-grid dish holds up better. And if you want a raised bamboo dish that cradles the bar, see our Waterfall bamboo soap dish.
Founder-curated in Brooklyn
Earth Ahead is a small, founder-run business based in Brooklyn, NY. Every product here is something I personally chose and stand behind — selected for everyday usefulness, thoughtful materials, and a lower-waste lifestyle.
Have a question before or after your order? I read and answer every message myself, so you’ll always hear from a real person.
— Lana, Founder, Earth Ahead
Customers praised this bamboo soap dish for its quality craftsmanship and functional self-draining design that keeps soap dry longer. Shoppers noted "beautiful" aesthetics and perfect sizing for various soap bars. Most reviews highlighted excellent value and fast shipping. One customer mentioned edge splintering after a month, and another noted soap residue sticking to walls.
I ordered the imperfect version and practically had to take a magnifying glass to it to find the imperfections. It looks great on my kitchen sink.
Had small hiccup but seller fixed immediately. Highly recommended
I Love my bamboo self draining tray. The color is beautiful and will go great in my bathroom. Super fast shipping! Will definitely buy from this shop again.
So pretty & made of good bamboo.
Very well made, nice weight & looks great!
These soap dishes are beautiful and functional. I haven't yet gotten to that super-soft stage of my soap, but so far it's working perfectly.
I loooove these soap dishes!!! They are really well made and my soap is definitely lasting longer.
Good quality item that matches description and my expectations.
Love a good soap dish and bonus it has a little drain so your soap lasts longer and doesn’t get sticky on the bottom
Well made. Perfect for my needs. Thanks :-)
They are perfect and the size is just right for any bar of soap. Great quality!
Perfectly fine for the price. Matches the color scheme of my bathroom. However one piece started to splinter on the edge and it’s been about a month of use.
Love it! Updated my bathroom and these were perfect!
Cute and functional. Thank you!
Beautifully crafted, matched description, and exceeded my expectation. I even reviewed a free little soap sample! Highly recommend this seller and their products.
love it for my shampoo bars.
So excited to use these!
Couldn’t be happier with my purchase; I bought it as a gift for a family member and they love it!!
It was exactly what I was looking for. Very Nice!
Well made, looks great, works well to keep soap drained.
In love with everything we’ve purchased!
I love this soap dish, it is absolutely perfect and very high-quality!
This soap dish works amazingly and is sooooo beautiful!!! 😍😍😍
Love this soap dish so much!!!
This soap dish is just what I was looking for. It functions well and keeps my soap dry.
Item is as pictured! I used one for my dish soap bar, and it looks like the soap residue runs down and sticks a bit to the little walls. Would've been perfect with an angled spout to get all the water out
Arrived very quickly. Thank you!
This is the perfect housewarming gift.
Quick shipping and absolutely love the product! Everything was beautifully packaged and smelled amazing. Can’t wait to shop from here again
I had clunky wooden soap dishes - these are not clunky and I like the lip that allows excess water to drain.
Very well crafted just what I wanted
Very cute! Perfect for the guest bathrooms.
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