I was quite taken by these cleverly made straw brooms, not all of which had single handles. The work is cut in half by using a forked handle and constructing a broom on each stem, thus twice as much sweeping power. The broom has fallen out of favour over the years. Curlers no longer use them, and built in vacuum cleaners have all but eliminated the need for them. Even outdoors, the leaf blower has negated the need for a good old straw broom. This very organic, carbon emissions free, and nostalgic tool can, however, still be used for sweeping things under the carpet. Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Clean Sweep
I was quite taken by these cleverly made straw brooms, not all of which had single handles. The work is cut in half by using a forked handle and constructing a broom on each stem, thus twice as much sweeping power. The broom has fallen out of favour over the years. Curlers no longer use them, and built in vacuum cleaners have all but eliminated the need for them. Even outdoors, the leaf blower has negated the need for a good old straw broom. This very organic, carbon emissions free, and nostalgic tool can, however, still be used for sweeping things under the carpet. 
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Well, here in Guatemala...the broom is still quite popular. Vacuum cleaners and such are still very unheard of in many parts of this little country. I have three!!
an you tell me who makes these brooms or where the photo was taken? A friend and I noticed your photo and wondered. They are so cool.
Kathy
I am sorry but I do not know who makes the brooms. However, the photo was taken at the Sattle Flower and Garden Show last spring. Perhaps you could somehow make contact with the show to find out who makes the brooms. Feel free to use the photo in your enquiry.
Post a Comment