The Loofah is actually a vegetable in the cucumber family; its inner fibers when dried form what we know as a loofah sponge. This one, in the shape of a Heart, makes a useful gift for your sweetheart or anyone whose heart is always in the kitchen. Because of its longer and finer textured fibers its one of the softest and most resilient natural sponges you can find; tough enough to clean stubborn dirty dishes, yet gentle enough to scrub fruits and vegetables. Plus it's safe to use on non-stick and cast iron pans. Hand fabricated and certified USDA organic.