Edo Broom Making Tradition Lasting About 200 Years Since 1830 — Shirakiya Denbei Shop Harimi: A Nostalgic Dustpan Shirakiya Nakamura Denbei Shop was established in Ginza in the first year of the Tenpō era (1830). Later, the shop moved to Kyobashi, a merchant district, and has been continuously making "Edo brooms" since the end of the Edo period. Shirakiya Denbei’s "Harimi" is a form of dustpan that serves as the prototype of modern dustpans. It is made by laminating thick Japanese paper and coating it with persimmon tannin (kakishibu). Bamboo is fitted around the outer frame, giving it strength despite being lightweight. Kakishibu, which contains tannins from persimmons, is water-resistant and has long been used as a preservative. Since kakishibu is a natural coating, it does not generate static electricity, so collected dust does not stick to the surface of the harimi. The harimi dustpan is ideal for use together with a broom, offering excellent usability. Due to the blend of pigment and kakishibu, and since each piece is hand-painted one by one, some slight unevenness in the coating on the surface may be visible. Please kindly understand this beforehand. The name "Harimi" from Shirakiya Denbei also carries the meaning "to hold fruit," making it a symbol of good fortune. --- ■ This product cannot be gift-wrapped. Please understand this before purchasing. ■ This product does not have a hole for threading a string; please be aware. ■ Shirakiya Denbei harimi/dustpans come in two types: with a grommet hole (no string included) for hanging storage, and without a hole. ■ Shipping is only done on weekdays. ■ In case of stock shortages, there may be waiting time (delivery timing will be informed later). --- Size: Approximately 20 cm wide × 20 cm deep Material: Japanese paper, bamboo, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) Made in Japan Hole: None Gift wrapping: Not available