Short‐handled broom “Smallish” [ Blue / Brown ] / Broom corn / Nagano-JPN 121704 長野県/ホウキモロコシ こぶり手箒 ブルー・ブラウン 2タイプ
Short‐handled broom “Smallish” [ Blue / Brown ] / Broom corn / Nagano-JPN 121704 長野県/ホウキモロコシ こぶり手箒 ブルー・ブラウン 2タイプ
This are brooms made of broomcorn, with a short handle, called “Smallish”.
Broomcorn is an annual herb of the genus sorghum, a member of the grass family.
The seeds are sown in the spring and grow to a height of about 2 to 4 meters by summer. The ears are attached to the ends of the stalks and the ears are mainly used for brooms.
This broom is made from broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.
While inheriting the skills of the master craftsman who has made many brooms, each broom is made with care by a craftsman who takes a sincere approach to each material and broom.
This is a broom that is slightly smaller than the “Short handled broom” introduced on another page, and is a compact size that is just right for tidying up here and there when the need arises.
It is also useful for picking up crumbs and stray food particles that have fallen under the dining table, and for sweeping up large or irregularly shaped debris that the vacuum cleaner cannot reach.
The tip of the broom is supple and soft, yet strong.
Cotton threads are used in the process of shaping broomcorn into brooms, and these threads are colored by natural dyes.
Dyeing thread used for “Smallish” brooms
“Blue” type ・・・ “Indigo” and “Onion” layered dyeing (light blue) × “Indigo”(dark blue)
“Brown” type ・・・ ”Onion” (light brown) × “Senegalia catechu*” (brown)
*Senegalia catechu is a member of the Acanthaceae family, and extracts of its leaves and young branches are used as a crude drug.
** Since these are natural dyes, there may be individual differences in color shading.
You can choose from two colors: blue and brown.The shape of a Short-handled broom is characterized by the fact that the ears are tightly bundled near the handle and gradually spread out toward the tip of the ear.The handle is made of black bamboo from Wakayama Prefecture.The tip of the broom is angled. When sweeping, do not press hard against the floor, but sweep lightly with the tip to extend the life of the broom.It is dense and sweeps out even small and fine dust such as hair, dust and sesame seeds.As in this case, we can deliver a broom with a slightly bent tip. If you are concerned about this, wet the tip of the broom in water to shape it, wrap it in a cloth, and place a weight on it. Leave it to dry in the shade for about a day, and the broom tip will be shaped. Then dry it well in the shade.Let’s take a look at each type. This is “Blue” type.For easy one-handed sweeping, the ear tip is slanted.This is “Brown” type.
The basic position is to hold the handle in one hand with the tip perpendicular to the floor. It does not take much force, and really only a quick sweep with the tip of the broom, as if lightly brushing it, will collect debris.
It sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats (Japanese floor mats), but also on wooden floors and tiles, It also brushes away dust and debris that gets stuck in the joints of rug mats.
The light sound of the broom sweeping the floor with a swish, swish, swish is pleasant, and when you finish cleaning with it, the room will be clean and tidy, and you will feel a sense of exhilaration and freedom from moderate physical exertion.
This is a smaller, lightweight broom that is easy for children to use. If you are over 160 cm tall, you will need to lean forward slightly when sweeping with one hand.
If you usually use a vacuum cleaner but want to add a broom to your cleaning routine, this broom is recommended.
You can also sweep in a vertical direction, following the weave of the carpet, etc. One of the convenient things about brooms is that you can actually move your hands and adjust the direction freely while sweeping.
It’s good to have it hanging nearby so you can use it whenever you want.
Cleaning tools are often stored in cabinets or out of sight, but it would be a good idea to hang brooms and dustpans in places where they are frequently used, such as the living room.
We hope you will enjoy it as an interior decoration.
The photo is one of the care we would like to introduce. It is said that it is good to “gently stroke the tip of the broom with your hand” often on a daily basis. (*Please be careful not to use too much force, as pulling too hard will cause the ear to fall out.)
While removing dust and hair from the tip, stroke it before and after cleaning. This will keep the tips in good condition for longer use.
As the broom is used over time, it will become curly and the tips will wear off, but as it ages, it will become a more personal and user-friendly tool.
Wishing you a pleasant cleaning time.
Please select your preferred color.
***About shipping***
This broom is a very long item. Therefore, it cannot be shipped with other items such as baskets or strainers.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please understand that if you order brooms and other items at the same time, they will be shipped in multiple packages and you will be charged the shipping cost for multiple packages.
Any changes in shipping costs will be notified in the order confirmation email (a separate email from the automatic delivery email) sent by our store.
__Cultivation of broomcorn and broom making__
The brooms featured here are made almost entirely by one person, from growing the broomcorn to making the broom.
In the spring, the seeds are sown in the field, and while watching the broom sprout and grow, the maker himself takes care of it by thinning it out, removing weeds, etc. The ears are harvested in the heat of midsummer, when the grass has grown tall enough to exceed the height of a man.
While checking the condition of the broom ears with his own eyes, he picks them by hand, one by one, taking a year’s worth of broom material at this time of year.
The brooms harvested here are dried in the sun for several days before being sorted to determine which part of the broom will be used. (The sorting process is said to be so important that it determines the quality of the broom).
Then the materials are prepared and finally the brooms are made.
Working in the fields under the hot sun. From the selection of materials to the finishing touches on the brooms, you can feel the care and sincerity with which each broom is treated.
This are brooms made of broomcorn, with a short handle, called “Smallish”.
Broomcorn is an annual herb of the genus sorghum, a member of the grass family.
The seeds are sown in the spring and grow to a height of about 2 to 4 meters by summer. The ears are attached to the ends of the stalks and the ears are mainly used for brooms.
This broom is made from broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.
While inheriting the skills of the master craftsman who has made many brooms, each broom is made with care by a craftsman who takes a sincere approach to each material and broom.
This is a broom that is slightly smaller than the “Short handled broom” introduced on another page, and is a compact size that is just right for tidying up here and there when the need arises.
It is also useful for picking up crumbs and stray food particles that have fallen under the dining table, and for sweeping up large or irregularly shaped debris that the vacuum cleaner cannot reach.
The tip of the broom is supple and soft, yet strong.
Cotton threads are used in the process of shaping broomcorn into brooms, and these threads are colored by natural dyes.
Dyeing thread used for “Smallish” brooms
“Blue” type ・・・ “Indigo” and “Onion” layered dyeing (light blue) × “Indigo”(dark blue)
“Brown” type ・・・ ”Onion” (light brown) × “Senegalia catechu*” (brown)
*Senegalia catechu is a member of the Acanthaceae family, and extracts of its leaves and young branches are used as a crude drug.
** Since these are natural dyes, there may be individual differences in color shading.
You can choose from two colors: blue and brown.The shape of a Short-handled broom is characterized by the fact that the ears are tightly bundled near the handle and gradually spread out toward the tip of the ear.The handle is made of black bamboo from Wakayama Prefecture.The tip of the broom is angled. When sweeping, do not press hard against the floor, but sweep lightly with the tip to extend the life of the broom.It is dense and sweeps out even small and fine dust such as hair, dust and sesame seeds.As in this case, we can deliver a broom with a slightly bent tip. If you are concerned about this, wet the tip of the broom in water to shape it, wrap it in a cloth, and place a weight on it. Leave it to dry in the shade for about a day, and the broom tip will be shaped. Then dry it well in the shade.Let’s take a look at each type. This is “Blue” type.For easy one-handed sweeping, the ear tip is slanted.This is “Brown” type.
The basic position is to hold the handle in one hand with the tip perpendicular to the floor. It does not take much force, and really only a quick sweep with the tip of the broom, as if lightly brushing it, will collect debris.
It sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats (Japanese floor mats), but also on wooden floors and tiles, It also brushes away dust and debris that gets stuck in the joints of rug mats.
The light sound of the broom sweeping the floor with a swish, swish, swish is pleasant, and when you finish cleaning with it, the room will be clean and tidy, and you will feel a sense of exhilaration and freedom from moderate physical exertion.
This is a smaller, lightweight broom that is easy for children to use. If you are over 160 cm tall, you will need to lean forward slightly when sweeping with one hand.
If you usually use a vacuum cleaner but want to add a broom to your cleaning routine, this broom is recommended.
You can also sweep in a vertical direction, following the weave of the carpet, etc. One of the convenient things about brooms is that you can actually move your hands and adjust the direction freely while sweeping.
It’s good to have it hanging nearby so you can use it whenever you want.
Cleaning tools are often stored in cabinets or out of sight, but it would be a good idea to hang brooms and dustpans in places where they are frequently used, such as the living room.
We hope you will enjoy it as an interior decoration.
The photo is one of the care we would like to introduce. It is said that it is good to “gently stroke the tip of the broom with your hand” often on a daily basis. (*Please be careful not to use too much force, as pulling too hard will cause the ear to fall out.)
While removing dust and hair from the tip, stroke it before and after cleaning. This will keep the tips in good condition for longer use.
As the broom is used over time, it will become curly and the tips will wear off, but as it ages, it will become a more personal and user-friendly tool.
Wishing you a pleasant cleaning time.
Please select your preferred color.
***About shipping***
This broom is a very long item. Therefore, it cannot be shipped with other items such as baskets or strainers.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please understand that if you order brooms and other items at the same time, they will be shipped in multiple packages and you will be charged the shipping cost for multiple packages.
Any changes in shipping costs will be notified in the order confirmation email (a separate email from the automatic delivery email) sent by our store.
__Cultivation of broomcorn and broom making__
The brooms featured here are made almost entirely by one person, from growing the broomcorn to making the broom.
In the spring, the seeds are sown in the field, and while watching the broom sprout and grow, the maker himself takes care of it by thinning it out, removing weeds, etc. The ears are harvested in the heat of midsummer, when the grass has grown tall enough to exceed the height of a man.
While checking the condition of the broom ears with his own eyes, he picks them by hand, one by one, taking a year’s worth of broom material at this time of year.
The brooms harvested here are dried in the sun for several days before being sorted to determine which part of the broom will be used. (The sorting process is said to be so important that it determines the quality of the broom).
Then the materials are prepared and finally the brooms are made.
Working in the fields under the hot sun. From the selection of materials to the finishing touches on the brooms, you can feel the care and sincerity with which each broom is treated.
This are brooms made of broomcorn, with a short handle, called “Smallish”.
Broomcorn is an annual herb of the genus sorghum, a member of the grass family.
The seeds are sown in the spring and grow to a height of about 2 to 4 meters by summer. The ears are attached to the ends of the stalks and the ears are mainly used for brooms.
This broom is made from broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.
While inheriting the skills of the master craftsman who has made many brooms, each broom is made with care by a craftsman who takes a sincere approach to each material and broom.
This is a broom that is slightly smaller than the “Short handled broom” introduced on another page, and is a compact size that is just right for tidying up here and there when the need arises.
It is also useful for picking up crumbs and stray food particles that have fallen under the dining table, and for sweeping up large or irregularly shaped debris that the vacuum cleaner cannot reach.
The tip of the broom is supple and soft, yet strong.
Cotton threads are used in the process of shaping broomcorn into brooms, and these threads are colored by natural dyes.
Dyeing thread used for “Smallish” brooms
“Blue” type ・・・ “Indigo” and “Onion” layered dyeing (light blue) × “Indigo”(dark blue)
“Brown” type ・・・ ”Onion” (light brown) × “Senegalia catechu*” (brown)
*Senegalia catechu is a member of the Acanthaceae family, and extracts of its leaves and young branches are used as a crude drug.
** Since these are natural dyes, there may be individual differences in color shading.
You can choose from two colors: blue and brown.The shape of a Short-handled broom is characterized by the fact that the ears are tightly bundled near the handle and gradually spread out toward the tip of the ear.The handle is made of black bamboo from Wakayama Prefecture.The tip of the broom is angled. When sweeping, do not press hard against the floor, but sweep lightly with the tip to extend the life of the broom.It is dense and sweeps out even small and fine dust such as hair, dust and sesame seeds.As in this case, we can deliver a broom with a slightly bent tip. If you are concerned about this, wet the tip of the broom in water to shape it, wrap it in a cloth, and place a weight on it. Leave it to dry in the shade for about a day, and the broom tip will be shaped. Then dry it well in the shade.Let’s take a look at each type. This is “Blue” type.For easy one-handed sweeping, the ear tip is slanted.This is “Brown” type.
The basic position is to hold the handle in one hand with the tip perpendicular to the floor. It does not take much force, and really only a quick sweep with the tip of the broom, as if lightly brushing it, will collect debris.
It sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats (Japanese floor mats), but also on wooden floors and tiles, It also brushes away dust and debris that gets stuck in the joints of rug mats.
The light sound of the broom sweeping the floor with a swish, swish, swish is pleasant, and when you finish cleaning with it, the room will be clean and tidy, and you will feel a sense of exhilaration and freedom from moderate physical exertion.
This is a smaller, lightweight broom that is easy for children to use. If you are over 160 cm tall, you will need to lean forward slightly when sweeping with one hand.
If you usually use a vacuum cleaner but want to add a broom to your cleaning routine, this broom is recommended.
You can also sweep in a vertical direction, following the weave of the carpet, etc. One of the convenient things about brooms is that you can actually move your hands and adjust the direction freely while sweeping.
It’s good to have it hanging nearby so you can use it whenever you want.
Cleaning tools are often stored in cabinets or out of sight, but it would be a good idea to hang brooms and dustpans in places where they are frequently used, such as the living room.
We hope you will enjoy it as an interior decoration.
The photo is one of the care we would like to introduce. It is said that it is good to “gently stroke the tip of the broom with your hand” often on a daily basis. (*Please be careful not to use too much force, as pulling too hard will cause the ear to fall out.)
While removing dust and hair from the tip, stroke it before and after cleaning. This will keep the tips in good condition for longer use.
As the broom is used over time, it will become curly and the tips will wear off, but as it ages, it will become a more personal and user-friendly tool.
Wishing you a pleasant cleaning time.
Please select your preferred color.
***About shipping***
This broom is a very long item. Therefore, it cannot be shipped with other items such as baskets or strainers.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please understand that if you order brooms and other items at the same time, they will be shipped in multiple packages and you will be charged the shipping cost for multiple packages.
Any changes in shipping costs will be notified in the order confirmation email (a separate email from the automatic delivery email) sent by our store.
__Cultivation of broomcorn and broom making__
The brooms featured here are made almost entirely by one person, from growing the broomcorn to making the broom.
In the spring, the seeds are sown in the field, and while watching the broom sprout and grow, the maker himself takes care of it by thinning it out, removing weeds, etc. The ears are harvested in the heat of midsummer, when the grass has grown tall enough to exceed the height of a man.
While checking the condition of the broom ears with his own eyes, he picks them by hand, one by one, taking a year’s worth of broom material at this time of year.
The brooms harvested here are dried in the sun for several days before being sorted to determine which part of the broom will be used. (The sorting process is said to be so important that it determines the quality of the broom).
Then the materials are prepared and finally the brooms are made.
Working in the fields under the hot sun. From the selection of materials to the finishing touches on the brooms, you can feel the care and sincerity with which each broom is treated.
