Broom / Japanese Hemp Palm (Shuro) / 5-bundle

Only five brooms can be made every month.

It may feel a little heavy to hold, but you can use the weight of the tip to clean. Its width of the brrom makes it ideal for quick and easy cleaning of the living room or entryway!
If you hang it at the entrance or in your room, it can also serve as a lucky charm to “drive away evil spirits and sweep in good luck.

It is an excellent product that can be used for a long time depending on how you care. Each broom is carefully made one by one by our craftsmen, and is crafted in a calculated manner to ensure your satisfaction.

You may be thinking “Why using a broom now instead of hoover?” But try sweeping the fine grooves in the flooring or the corners of the room with this broom. You can easily clean every corner of the room. It also catches pet hair surprisingly well.

Height：123cm
Weight：500g

Palm
Bamboo

FUKAMI

“Bringing ecological living and a brighter future to the world.”

We have been involved in the greening materials business for more than 70 years since our establishment, and our motto is to provide good products to our customers. Although it is a common practice to provide good products to our customers, we have been told by our predecessors that we cannot produce good products if we fail to do what is obvious, namely, to “do the ordinary things thoroughly.

In these days when environmental problems caused by plastics have been widely discussed, our greening materials are environmentally friendly products that weatherize naturally and do not damage the environment, leading to the next generation.

ARTISAN STORY

Fukami Industry
We have been engaged in the greening materials business for more than 70 years since our predecessor, Yoji Fukami, started the production of hemp palm rope at his home around 1950.
We are proud of the quality of our products, and we carefully and wholeheartedly produce them one by one so that they will continue to be a part of our customers' lives and be used for many years.

SHURO HOKI / JAPANESE PALM BROOMS

About 300 years ago / 1700s / Edo Period (1603–1868)

Shuro brooms are made by bundling fibers from the bark of the windmill palm. They became common as tatami and wooden-floor homes spread in the Edo period, and palm-producing areas such as Wakayama preserved techniques for stripping, sorting and binding the fibers with wire.

In Japan, shuro brooms are being rediscovered because they are quiet, gentle on tatami and solid wood, and tend to gather fine dust without throwing it into the air. The fibers become softer through use, appealing to people interested in slower, careful household routines.

Palm fiber naturally contains a small amount of oil, and sweeping a wooden floor can gradually enhance its subtle sheen. The tool therefore cleans and lightly conditions the surface at the same time. It requires no electricity and almost no replaceable parts—a remarkably durable low-tech product.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.