Shuro Scrubbing Brush - 1-bundle

The Shuro hemp palm Scrubbing Brush, made with shuro’s toughest fibers, is effective at removing stubborn dirt without damaging the surface. The beautiful and time-tested brush evolves with use; unravel the copper binding as the bristles shorten. 

The large and medium-size brushes can be used for pots and pans or for cleaning root vegetables. The small size is handy for grooves sink or inside teapots. 

About the artisan and craft: 

The brooms and brushes are bundled and bound by Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten in Wakayama Prefecture - a region known for making hemp palm tools for the home. Legend says that the first palm seeds were brought to Japan by a monk who traveled to China 1,200 years ago and planted them in a temple in this area of Wakayama. With a warm and temperate, the region is the ideal climate for hemp palm to grow naturally. 

Dimensions: 

• Small: 8 x 1.5 cm (3 x 0.6 in)
• Medium: 12 x 2.5 cm  (4.7 x 1 in) 
• Large: 16 x 3.5 cm (6.2 x 1.4 in)