This broom, called the Compact Hand Broom, is made from broomcorn and features a short handle.

It comes in two color combinations: Blue (light blue × indigo) and Brown (light brown × brown).

Broomcorn is an annual plant of the grass family.
It is sown in spring, grows through the season, and reaches a height of about 6.5–13.0 ft by summer.

The stalk produces a tassel at the top, and it is mainly this tassel that is used to make brooms.

This broom is crafted using high-quality broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.

Each piece is carefully handcrafted by an artisan who continues the tradition of broom-making—
working sincerely with every material and every broom, preserving the refined techniques of the craft.

Compared with the Hand Broom introduced on another page, this broom is slightly smaller in size,
making it perfect for quick cleaning whenever you feel the urge—
whether it’s just around your desk or in another room.

It’s ideal for gathering crumbs or small food particles scattered under the table,
and for collecting pieces that are too large or oddly shaped for a vacuum cleaner to pick up.

The broomcorn fibers are firm yet flexible, offering a soft and smooth sweeping feel.

One of the distinctive features of the Compact Hand Broom is the thoughtful use of patterns
and color combinations in the weaving and binding threads.

During the shaping process, cotton thread is used to bind the broomcorn,
and the thread is naturally dyed with plant-based colors.

Dyed threads used for the Compact Hand Broom:

• Blue type: double-dyed with indigo and onion skins (light blue) × indigo
• Brown type: dyed with onion skins (light brown) × asenyaku (brown)

* Asenyaku is an extract from a plant in the Rubiaceae family,
whose leaves and young branches are used in herbal medicine.

** Because the threads are plant-dyed, the color tone may vary slightly from piece to piece.

The basic posture is to hold the handle with one hand and place the broomcorn fibers vertically against the floor.
You don’t need much force—just sweep lightly, letting the tips glide over the surface, and the dust will gather naturally.

It sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats but also on wooden or tiled floors,
and it effectively removes dust and crumbs caught in the weave of rugs and mats.

The light sound of the broom gliding over the floor is soothing.
After finishing your cleaning, you may find your room neatly refreshed
and feel a pleasant sense of clarity and release from moving your body just enough.

Light and easy to handle, this compact broom is comfortable even for children to use.
For those taller than about 5′3″, it is designed to be used with one hand,
bending slightly at the waist while sweeping.

If you usually use a vacuum cleaner but wish to add a broom
to your routine for certain areas, this broom is a perfect choice.

You can also sweep along the weave of rugs.
As you move your hand, adjust the angle freely—
one of the charms of a broom is how naturally and flexibly it moves with you.

You can hang it in a spot within easy reach, so it’s always ready for use.

Cleaning tools are often stored away in closets or out of sight,
but keeping a broom and dustpan together in the living room—
where you often need them—makes cleaning easier and even a little pleasant.

It can also be enjoyed as part of your interior.

And in this photo, one of the recommended ways to care for your broom.
It’s said to be good to gently stroke the broomcorn fibers with your hand from time to time.
(Please be careful not to pull the fibers too hard, as they may come loose.)

Before or after cleaning, try gently stroking the fibers while removing dust or hair.
This helps keep the fibers in good condition, allowing you to use the broom for years to come.

With time, the fibers may develop a curve or the tips may wear down, but through these changes,
the broom will become more familiar to your hand—a reliable tool that grows with you over the years.

May your cleaning moments be enjoyable ones.

Please choose your preferred color.

＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊

Because this broom is relatively long in size,
it may not be possible to ship it together with other baskets or colanders.

To ensure that your order arrives safely, please note that if you order this broom together with other items,
they may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping charges may apply.

If there are any changes to the shipping fee,
we will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatically generated email).

__Cultivating Broomcorn and Crafting Brooms__

The brooms introduced here are made almost entirely by one person—
from growing the broomcorn to crafting each broom by hand.

In spring, seeds are sown in the fields.
While watching over the young broomcorn as it sprouts and grows,
the maker thins the plants, removes weeds, and tends the field with care.
When the stalks have grown tall, well beyond human height,
the tassels are harvested at the height of midsummer, under the intense sun.

Each tassel is carefully examined and hand-picked,
and the materials for a full year’s broom-making are gathered during this period.

The harvested broomcorn is then sun-dried for several days
and sorted according to which part of the broom each piece will be used for.
(This sorting process is said to be one of the most important steps that determine the quality of the broom.)

After the materials are prepared, the actual broom-making finally begins.

From tending the fields under the summer sun to sorting the materials and finishing each broom,
every stage is approached with sincerity and care—
and you can feel that dedication when you hold the finished broom in your hands.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.