Broom Craft

Broom Craft Japanese Palm Broom - 7-Ball

Regular price
$265.00
Sale price
$265.00
Regular price

Japanese Palm and Black Bamboo Broom for Indoor Use.
This authentic shuro palm broom comes from Broom Craft's workshop in Wakayama. With seven bundles* and generous width, this long-handled type is designed for two-handed use. Carefully selected shuro palm with excellent resilience captures fine dust, working beautifully on both tatami and wooden floors.

*Bundles of Japanese palm are called ""tama"" (balls). The more bundles, the wider the broom and the larger the sweeping area.


Size/Specs

Material: Palm fiber, bamboo, copper wire
Weight: Approximately 700g
Notes: Gift wrapping not available
Width: Approximately 25cm
Total length: 123cm

Handling Precautions

  • This product is suitable for indoor cleaning.
  • The "tama" (ball) in the product name refers to the number of "bundles" of palm fiber bound together.
  • A cord is attached to the handle end, so hang it for storage when not in use. If left standing with the bristles touching the floor, they will develop a permanent bend and become difficult to sweep with.
  • As natural palm fiber is used, powder and palm fibers may fall off initially. If bothersome, place newspaper underneath and shake off the broom powder and palm fibers thoroughly before use.
  • If the copper wire breaks, stop using immediately as it may cause injury.
  • As this is a handmade product, size and shape may vary slightly.
  • As a characteristic of natural fibers, the bristle tips may curl when dry. If bothersome, dampen slightly and dry before use. You can also trim the bristle tips with your own scissors.
  • After use, hang in a cool place away from direct sunlight, avoiding rainwater and ensuring bristle tips don't touch the ground.
  • For heavy soiling, use neutral detergent. After washing, comb through with a coarse comb and dry in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.

A genuine indoor broom made from palm and black bamboo that can be used throughout the house

This is an authentic palm broom made by Broom Craft in their workshop in Wakayama. It has 7 balls* and a wide, long handle that can be held with both hands. The carefully selected palm has a firm and resilient texture that catches fine dust, and can be used on both tatami mats and hardwood floors. *The bundles that hold the palm bundles together are called "balls." The more balls there are, the wider the broom will be, and the larger the area it can sweep.

Quiet and quick to use, no dust raised

This broom does not use electricity and does not make noise, so you can take it out and clean whenever you want, and it is a great product that can be used on solid wood floors without damaging them. The carefully selected palm is firm and flexible, contains oils, and can collect dust without stirring it up. The fibers bend and move naturally along the grooves of flooring, tatami mats, baseboards, and sashes, so you can minimize moving furniture when cleaning. To care for it, simply brush off the dust on the bristles after each use. Since it is made of the same material as a scrubbing brush, it can be washed with a neutral detergent if it gets very dirty. (*In that case, after washing, comb it with a coarse-toothed comb and dry it in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Also, do not wet it with water as the copper wire may rust.) Since the palm fibers are loosened from the beginning, palm debris and fibers are less likely to come off, and it can be used on both tatami mats and flooring. Recommended for those who want to clean frequently, clean at night, have children, and are concerned about pet hair. You can complete your cleaning with just this one broom, but you can also use it in combination with a robot vacuum cleaner during the day and a broom at night to clean areas of concern, or to vacuum up the dust collected by the broom. The 7-ball type may feel a little heavy, but its weight naturally bends the broom, allowing you to move it smoothly. Its wide width makes it a full-fledged broom that can efficiently clean large areas.

Durability and beauty achieved through the unique "braiding" and "folding" techniques

Palm brooms are said to have existed since before the Edo period, and have been used mainly in Western Japan. Broom Craft brooms are made from carefully selected, long, stiff palm material, and are characterized by the fact that they are folded over and attached to prevent them from coming loose, and the joints where they connect to the handle are braided to increase their strength. Both are unique manufacturing methods that were developed after studying traditional broom making. The handles are made from black bamboo from Wakayama. Together with the braid, they are visually beautiful, and when hung they will blend in with modern interiors.

A cleaning tool brand created by palm connoisseurs

The company is Shinkai Sangyo, which has been making palm ropes in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture. Broom Craft was launched in 2020 to use the same palm to make traditional tools such as brooms. Kainan was originally a major producer of everyday items such as scrubbing brushes and brooms. Utilizing the procurement routes and discerning skills cultivated through palm rope production in this area, they create easy-to-use and beautiful cleaning tools using selected palm.

More information

Japanese craft history

The company is Shinkai Sangyo, which has been making palm ropes in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture. Broom Craft was launched in 2020 to use the same palm to make traditional tools such as brooms. Kainan was originally a major producer of everyday items such as scrubbing brushes and brooms. Utilizing the procurement routes and discerning skills cultivated through palm rope production in this area, they create easy-to-use and beautiful cleaning tools using selected palm.

Delivery & returns

Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).

More detailed shipping & return policy →

Product Reviews

You May Also Like

About Us

Our Vision is "Revitalize Japanese Kogei"

For 300 years, Nakagawa has supported Japanese heritage craft houses across the nation, committed to revitalizing Japanese Kogei for another century to come.

Read more