Important Shipping Notice Due to its length, this broom cannot be shipped to Spain, Denmark, or Germany. All other destinations are available. This broom ships from Japan by Japan Post EMS with full tracking. For United States orders, duties and import fees are prepaid on our side. No surprise charges on delivery. For orders to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, customs charges are rare due to existing trade agreements with Japan. For orders to other countries, local duties or taxes may apply on delivery, paid to your country's customs authority. We note this in advance so there are no surprises at your door. A broom chosen once, used for years Handcrafted by Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten, a maker in Wakayama Prefecture working in this tradition since 1880. The Full Size 125cm is the classic Japanese household broom: windmill palm fibers, carefully selected and bound with copper wire, fitted to a black bamboo handle. At 125cm it sweeps at a natural standing height, ideal for larger rooms and open layouts. What makes shuro different Handmade in Wakayama since 1880Crafted by Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten using traditional fiber-binding techniques passed down through generations. Natural wax effectShuro's natural oils leave floors with a subtle sheen over time. No wax or products required. Minimal dust scatterNatural palm fibers collect dust rather than dispersing it. No particles lifted back into the air. Gentle on every surfaceSoft enough for tatami and hardwood, firm enough to sweep properly. Will not scratch wood, tile, or stone. Quiet operationNo motor, no noise. Use it at any hour without disturbing anyone in the house. A broom with a three-stage life Unlike mass-produced brooms, a shuro broom ages rather than wears out. The fibers soften with use and take on a slight curve shaped by the way you sweep, each pass becoming more natural than the last. Japanese broom makers have a name for this: the three-stage life. New, it sweeps fine indoor floors for years. As the tips wear down with use, it moves to harder surfaces for years more. Worn further still, it sweeps the entryway or outdoors. Twenty years can pass before a shuro broom is finally retired. The broom is never discarded. It is reassigned. Nothing made well is thrown away. Perfect pairing This broom pairs with the Harimi Dustpan, which is made from washi paper lacquered with persimmon tannin. No plastic, no static, and a clean match for the shuro fibers. For complete home coverage, combine this broom with one of our angle brooms. Use the Full Size 125cm for open floors, and the Short or Medium Handle Angle Broom for corners, stairs, and tight spaces. How to care For complete care instructions, please visit our care guide: How to Care for Your Shuro Broom
