Long Handled Fern Broom

A garden broom made from fern, revived by hand. "シダ箒": fern broom. Once a familiar sight in Japanese gardens, then almost lost. The head is made from fern, gathered into seven bundles and fixed to a long bamboo handle. At 123cm tall, it lets you sweep standing upright, with long, easy strokes across the garden path or the front step. The fern broom had all but disappeared, until it was carefully studied and remade using the knowledge of the old methods. Each one is made by hand, so every broom is slightly different. A simple tool for a daily ritual: sweeping the entrance in the morning, the way it has long been done in Japan. How to Use For outdoor sweeping: gardens, concrete and tiled areas. Care Keep away from direct sunlight and air-conditioning, as the bamboo handle may crack if it becomes very dry. A crack won’t affect how it sweeps. Wakayama, Japan Fern head, bamboo handle H 123cm × W 25cm Handmade