{"product_id":"121707","title":"Feather-shaped Small Broom \/ Broomcorn \/ Nagano-JPN 121707","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9833-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30140\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis broom, called the Feather-shaped Small Broom, is made from broomcorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two colors: Indigo and Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_64-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30191\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was inspired by the feather broom used in the Japanese tea ceremony,\u003cbr\u003etraditionally made by bundling bird feathers together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_65-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29327\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the back of the broom (the upper part in the photo),\u003cbr\u003ethe fibers sweep sharply downward at nearly a right angle toward the tip,\u003cbr\u003ecreating a striking, dignified silhouette—the elegant \u003cem\u003eFeather-shaped Broom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the broomcorn fibers are short, the broom has a firm,\u003cbr\u003espringy texture rather than a soft one, providing a strong and steady sweeping feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 16% auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_70-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29329 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroomcorn is an annual plant of the grass family. \u003cbr\u003eIt is sown in spring, grows through the season, and reaches a height of about 6.5–13.0 ft by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stalk produces a tassel at the top, and it is mainly this tassel that is used to make brooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis broom is crafted using high-quality broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702rs_2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29326\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is carefully handcrafted by an artisan who continues the tradition of broom-making—\u003cbr\u003eworking sincerely with every material and every broom, preserving the refined techniques of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfect for gathering crumbs or small food particles scattered under the table,\u003cbr\u003eand for collecting pieces too large or oddly shaped for a vacuum cleaner to pick up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9824-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30202\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the shaping process, cotton thread is used to bind the broomcorn,\u003cbr\u003eand the thread is naturally dyed with plant-based colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyed threads used for the Feather-shaped Broom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigo type: dyed with indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown type: dyed with asenyaku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Asenyaku is an extract from a plant in the Rubiaceae family,\u003cbr\u003ewhose leaves and young branches are used in herbal medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Because the threads are plant-dyed, the color tone may vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_67.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_67.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29331\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe broomcorn fibers are densely bundled, allowing the broom to sweep up fine dust, hair, and even tiny particles like sesame seeds without missing a thing.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_68.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_68.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29332\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe fibers are cut on a gentle diagonal. When sweeping, avoid pressing the broom firmly against the floor—use light strokes with the fibers instead to help the broom last longer.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_72-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_72-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29325\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBecause each broom is handmade, the angle of the head may differ slightly from the photos depending on the production period.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_66.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_66.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29330\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_71.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_71.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29334\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_69.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_69.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29333\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle is made from black bamboo sourced from Wakayama Prefecture.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9804.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9804.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29336\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Indigo type.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9803.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9803.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29338\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Brown type. Please note that the number of thread wraps around the handle may vary depending on materials and the artisan’s process, but it does not affect its use in any way.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9834.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30142\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic posture is to hold the handle with one hand\u003cbr\u003eand place the broomcorn fibers vertically against the floor.\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t need much force—just sweep lightly,\u003cbr\u003eletting only the tips glide over the surface, and the dust will gather naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats but also on wooden or tiled floors,\u003cbr\u003eand it effectively removes dust and crumbs caught in the weave of rugs and mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9867-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29608\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and easy to handle, this compact broom is comfortable even for children to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use it first to sweep dust out of higher places, narrow gaps, or grooves onto the floor,\u003cbr\u003eand then collect it with a larger broom or vacuum cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works beautifully in combination with bigger brooms or vacuums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9955-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30198\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used to remove dust from narrow grooves, such as door tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s equally useful for brushing along baseboards or window frames indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Please avoid using broomcorn brooms on areas with heavy sand, mud, or soot—\u003cbr\u003esuch as window sashes—as dirt may become embedded in the fibers and cannot be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9832-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30199\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also sweep along the grain of woven rugs.\u003cbr\u003eYou can freely adjust the angle as you move,\u003cbr\u003ewhich is one of the advantages of a broom—it allows for flexible, natural cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9826.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30196\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can hang it in a spot within easy reach, so it’s always ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning tools are often stored away in closets or out of sight,\u003cbr\u003ebut keeping a broom and dustpan together in the living room—\u003cbr\u003ewhere you often need them—makes cleaning easier and even a little pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be enjoyed as part of your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9946-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30195\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePhoto: Compact Hand Broom\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in this photo, one of the recommended ways to care for your broom.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s said to be good to gently stroke the broomcorn fibers with your hand from time to time.\u003cbr\u003eThe photo shows the Compact Hand Broom, which has slightly longer fibers,\u003cbr\u003ebut the same gentle care is ideal for this small broom as well.\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePlease be careful not to pull the fibers too hard, as they may come loose.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore or after cleaning, try gently stroking the fibers while removing dust or hair.\u003cbr\u003eThis helps keep the fibers in good condition, allowing you to use the broom for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time, the fibers may develop a curve or the tips may wear down, but through these changes,\u003cbr\u003ethe broom will become more familiar to your hand—a reliable tool that grows with you over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay your cleaning moments be enjoyable ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your preferred size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220702_60.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29344\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__Cultivating Broomcorn and Crafting Brooms__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooms introduced here are made almost entirely by one person—\u003cbr\u003efrom growing the broomcorn to crafting each broom by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, seeds are sown in the fields.\u003cbr\u003eWhile watching over the young broomcorn as it sprouts and grows,\u003cbr\u003ethe maker thins the plants, removes weeds, and tends the field with care.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the stalks have grown tall, well beyond human height,\u003cbr\u003ethe tassels are harvested at the height of midsummer, under the intense sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tassel is carefully examined and hand-picked,\u003cbr\u003eand the materials for a full year’s broom-making are gathered during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvested broomcorn is then sun-dried for several days\u003cbr\u003eand sorted according to which part of the broom each piece will be used for.\u003cbr\u003e(This sorting process is said to be one of the most important steps that determine the quality of the broom.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the materials are prepared, the actual broom-making finally begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tending the fields under the summer sun to sorting the materials and finishing each broom,\u003cbr\u003eevery stage is approached with sincerity and care—\u003cbr\u003eand you can feel that dedication when you hold the finished broom in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Indigo","offer_id":45291898765461,"sku":"121707-1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":45291898798229,"sku":"121707-2","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_9825.jpg?v=1741835529","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/121707","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}