This broom, called the Utility Broom, is made from broomcorn.
It comes in two colors: Light Blue and Light Brown.

The Utility Broom is designed to feel like a natural extension of your hand—
easy to pick up and use whenever needed.
It is 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.

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 broom is carefully handcrafted by a skilled artisan who has long experience in broom-making.
This type of broom was originally used around the hearth, and is also known as Kōjin Broom.
In Japanese folklore, Kōjin-sama is the deity of the hearth, and since the kitchen (hearth) was considered a sacred place,
the broom used there was kept separate from other household brooms and referred to as the Kōjin Broom.

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 Utility Broom:

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

* 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.

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.

It can also be used to brush dust from indoor baseboards (photo) and window frames.
It’s equally handy for removing dust from door sides, walls, or curtains,
and for quickly brushing over the surface of a bed or sofa.
This broom is especially useful for cleaning the areas above the floor—
those places a vacuum cleaner can’t easily reach.
* 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.

You can first use it to sweep dust down from higher areas,
and then gather it with a larger broom or a vacuum cleaner.
It works beautifully in combination with bigger brooms or vacuums.

Light and effortless, the Utility Broom feels like an extension of your own hand—
allowing you to clean smoothly and naturally.
Some bamboo craftsmen also use this broom while working,
brushing away fine bamboo shavings or dust around their workspace without having to stand up.
Compact and easy to carry, it’s also perfect for cleaning inside your car.

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.
This broom is a reliable companion for cleaning those hard-to-reach places that a vacuum cleaner can’t quite reach.
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.
						

							

This broom, called the Utility Broom, is made from broomcorn.
It comes in two colors: Light Blue and Light Brown.

The Utility Broom is designed to feel like a natural extension of your hand—
easy to pick up and use whenever needed.
It is 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.

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 broom is carefully handcrafted by a skilled artisan who has long experience in broom-making.
This type of broom was originally used around the hearth, and is also known as Kōjin Broom.
In Japanese folklore, Kōjin-sama is the deity of the hearth, and since the kitchen (hearth) was considered a sacred place,
the broom used there was kept separate from other household brooms and referred to as the Kōjin Broom.

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 Utility Broom:

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

* 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.

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.

It can also be used to brush dust from indoor baseboards (photo) and window frames.
It’s equally handy for removing dust from door sides, walls, or curtains,
and for quickly brushing over the surface of a bed or sofa.
This broom is especially useful for cleaning the areas above the floor—
those places a vacuum cleaner can’t easily reach.
* 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.

You can first use it to sweep dust down from higher areas,
and then gather it with a larger broom or a vacuum cleaner.
It works beautifully in combination with bigger brooms or vacuums.

Light and effortless, the Utility Broom feels like an extension of your own hand—
allowing you to clean smoothly and naturally.
Some bamboo craftsmen also use this broom while working,
brushing away fine bamboo shavings or dust around their workspace without having to stand up.
Compact and easy to carry, it’s also perfect for cleaning inside your car.

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.
This broom is a reliable companion for cleaning those hard-to-reach places that a vacuum cleaner can’t quite reach.
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.