This small broom, shaped like a ginkgo leaf, is made from broomcorn.

It is available in two colors: Light Blue and Light 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.

It is made by an artisan who carries on the techniques of traditional broom-making—
carefully selecting each material and devoting sincere attention to the process.

The ginkgo-shaped hand broom is ideal for quickly sweeping small spaces around you.

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

Dyed threads used for the ginkgo-shaped broom:

• Light Brown type: dyed with onion skins
• Light Blue type: double-dyed with indigo and onion skins

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

Lightweight and easy to use, even for children.

For example, it’s perfect for brushing away eraser dust, paper scraps,
or small bits left after craft work on a desk.

You can also slip it into your bag and carry it with you—
ready to take out and use whenever you notice a small mess.

May it bring a little joy to your cleaning moments.

Please choose your preferred color.

__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.