Japanese palm broom − Kane'ichi
Functional, sustainable and beautiful.
Made in Japan by skilled artisan
Shuro (Japanese Hemp Palm tree) fibre
+ mottled dark bamboo stick
+ copper wire
These brooms are made of only carefully selected best quality fibres. They are bundled into rolls, then wrapped tightly with copper wire.
Shuro bark has thick layers of fibre, and has been used in many ways such as brushes, ropes, nets, marine fittings and thatching roofs, dating back several hundreds years. Shuro fibre is very flexible yet highly durable and long lasting. Each string of fibre is thin, soft, elastic and catches dust well, so it is ideal to sweep a tricky corner of the room.
The plant oil contained in fibre would help give natural glow on the floor, which is one of the reasons the Japanese people used shuro brooms to sweep tatami mats. Also it is free from static electricity unlike nylon brooms. Shuro fibre resists water very well, which made this tool even more useful for daily household chores in kitchen and bathroom, and after many years, in garden as well. This broom is meant to be used for 10 - 15 years.
The maker, Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten (known as Kane'ichi) is a family run broom maker established in 1880. Now the 3rd generation, the company is one of the most active and prominent as palm broom maker in Japan.
95cm brooms are meant to be used with either single or both handed.
Please note each broom is slightly different because of the handmade nature and the natural material used.
Measurements: approx
Total Length 95 cm 38" - single or both handed use
Total Length 70 cm 28" - single handed use
Bristles Length 32cm
Bristles Width 25 cm
About the Maker
Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten (Kane' ichi)
Care
We recommend to avoid storing this item under direct sunlight.
When it is new, dust from palm bark would fall onto floor. It will be gone after a couple of times' sweeping.
The best stored without touching the floor. Ideally hung by the loop attached to the handle to retain the bristles' shape.
Shipping
We are unable to ship this item to to some areas including Canada, Australia and Russia.
