Edo Brooms continuing for about 200 years since the end of the Edo period in 1830 Shirokiya Denbee Shop Harimi - A somewhat nostalgic dustpan Shirokiya Nakamura Denbee Shop was established in Ginza in the first year of the Tenpō era (1830). Later, it moved to Kyobashi, the merchant district, and has been making "Edo Brooms" continuously since around the end of the Edo period. Shirokiya Denbee's "Harimi" is the original form of the dustpan, made by laminating thick paper and coating it with persimmon tannin to create a paper dustpan. Bamboo is fitted around the outer frame, giving it good strength despite its light weight. Persimmon tannin (kakishibu) is a tannin contained in persimmons, which has water resistance and has been used as a preservative since ancient times. Because persimmon tannin is a natural coating, static electricity does not occur, and the collected dust does not cling to the surface of the harimi. Harimi is an easy-to-use dustpan ideal to use together with a broom. Due to the combination of pigments and persimmon tannin, and because each one is painted by hand, slight "unevenness in coating" may be seen on the surface. Please understand this in advance. The name "Harimi" from Shirokiya Denbee also has the meaning "contains fruit," making it a symbol of good fortune. --- ■ This product cannot be gift-wrapped. Please understand before purchasing. ■ This product does not have holes for threading cords, please be careful. ■ Shirokiya Denbee harimi/dustpans come with or without eyelets for hanging (strings are not included). ■ Shipments are only made on weekdays. ■ If out of stock, there may be a waiting period (we will notify you of the delivery schedule). --- Size: Width approx. 31 cm, Depth approx. 27.5 cm Material: Japanese paper, bamboo, persimmon tannin Country of origin: made in Japan Holes: None Wrapping: Not available