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A small hand broom made from natural broomcorn, with a handle woven from the broomcorn stalks themselves. The stalks are split and woven over and under hemp cord, which makes a firm, ribbed handle that's comfortable to hold.
Below the handle, the broomcorn is tied off and wrapped in four stepped bands of the same cord to keep the sweep tight. It's about 14" long with a 7" sweep, good for the small jobs: crumbs on the counter, sawdust on the bench, ash around the woodstove.
The woven handle takes the most time of any broom I make, and it needs a particular kind of stalk. I only have enough for a few in each color. When they're gone, this will show as sold out until I can get more stalks.
Made by hand using traditional methods in Colchester, Vermont.
Details
- Natural (undyed) broomcorn
- Handle woven from the broomcorn stalks with hemp cord
- Cord color: light blue or grey
- Length: about 14" overall; sweep about 7" wide
- No hanging loop
- Each one is made by hand, so weave and size vary a little
- Limited run: a few of each color
- Made in Colchester, Vermont
Care: Store it lying flat or standing on its handle rather than on its bristles so it keeps its shape. If it gets wet, let it air dry.
A small hand broom made from natural broomcorn, with a handle woven from the broomcorn stalks themselves. The stalks are split and woven over and under hemp cord, which makes a firm, ribbed handle that's comfortable to hold.
Below the handle, the broomcorn is tied off and wrapped in four stepped bands of the same cord to keep the sweep tight. It's about 14" long with a 7" sweep, good for the small jobs: crumbs on the counter, sawdust on the bench, ash around the woodstove.
The woven handle takes the most time of any broom I make, and it needs a particular kind of stalk. I only have enough for a few in each color. When they're gone, this will show as sold out until I can get more stalks.
Made by hand using traditional methods in Colchester, Vermont.
Details
- Natural (undyed) broomcorn
- Handle woven from the broomcorn stalks with hemp cord
- Cord color: light blue or grey
- Length: about 14" overall; sweep about 7" wide
- No hanging loop
- Each one is made by hand, so weave and size vary a little
- Limited run: a few of each color
- Made in Colchester, Vermont
Care: Store it lying flat or standing on its handle rather than on its bristles so it keeps its shape. If it gets wet, let it air dry.