This broom, called the Feather-shaped Small Broom, is made from broomcorn.

It comes in two colors: Indigo and Brown.

The design was inspired by the feather broom used in the Japanese tea ceremony,
traditionally made by bundling bird feathers together.

From the back of the broom (the upper part in the photo),
the fibers sweep sharply downward at nearly a right angle toward the tip,
creating a striking, dignified silhouette—the elegant Feather-shaped Broom.

Because the broomcorn fibers are short, the broom has a firm,
springy texture rather than a soft one, providing a strong and steady sweeping feel.

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.

It is perfect for gathering crumbs or small food particles scattered under the table,
and for collecting pieces too large or oddly shaped for a vacuum cleaner to pick up.

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 Feather-shaped Broom:

• Indigo type: dyed with indigo
• Brown type: dyed with asenyaku

* 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 only 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.

Light and easy to handle, this compact broom is comfortable even for children to use.

You can use it first to sweep dust out of higher places, narrow gaps, or grooves onto the floor,
and then collect it with a larger broom or vacuum cleaner.

It works beautifully in combination with bigger brooms or vacuums.

It can also be used to remove dust from narrow grooves, such as door tracks.

It’s equally useful for brushing along baseboards or window frames indoors.

* Please avoid using broomcorn brooms on areas with heavy sand, mud, or soot—
such as window sashes—as dirt may become embedded in the fibers and cannot be removed.

It can also sweep along the grain of woven rugs.
You can freely adjust the angle as you move,
which is one of the advantages of a broom—it allows for flexible, natural cleaning.

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.
The photo shows the Compact Hand Broom, which has slightly longer fibers,
but the same gentle care is ideal for this small broom as well.
(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 size.

__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.