Before the advent of copper, PVC and other piping materials, our ancestors utilized bamboos for their irrigation. They hollowed out the insides of the bamboos to channel water from its source and direct it to their homes or to the fields. This resourceful engineering was the inspiration of the LaToscana Roman tub faucet ? bringing style and convenience to your bathroom.Brushed Nickel LaToscana 73PW102VR is a perfect addition to any modern bathroom.