The simplest of textiles, jute burlap, wraps these walls and niches.  The burlap strips are covered with a mix of red-iron oxide, tree resins, essential oils, and beeswax glazes, and sand.  
Two layers of a hard wearing concoction of some of these ingredients act as a sealant, allowing for clients at the Allyu massage spa to touch the heavily textured walls.http://allyuspa.comshapeimage_2_link_0