About 200 years of tradition since the late Edo period around 1830: Edobroom Shirakiya Denbee Shop Harimi – a somewhat nostalgic dustpan Shirakiya Nakamura Denbee Shop was founded in Ginza in the first year of the Tenpō era (1830). Later, it moved to Kyōbashi, the merchants' district, and has been continuously making "Edo brooms" since around the end of the Edo period. Shirakiya Denbee’s Harimi is the prototype of the dustpan, made by laminating thick paper and coating it with persimmon tannin (kakishibu). Bamboo is inserted into the outer frame, giving it solid strength despite being lightweight. Persimmon tannin contains tannin from persimmons, which has water resistance and has traditionally been used as a preservative. Since persimmon tannin is a natural coating, it does not generate static electricity, so the collected debris does not cling to the surface of the harimi. The harimi is an ideal, easy-to-use dustpan when used together with a broom. Due to the mixing ratio of pigments and persimmon tannin, and because each piece is manually coated one by one, slight unevenness in the coating may be visible on the surface. Please understand this in advance. The name "Harimi" from Shirakiya Denbee also means "contains fruit," making it a good-luck item. --- ■ Please note that this product cannot be gift wrapped. We appreciate your understanding before purchase. ■ Shirakiya Denbee Harimi/dustpans are available with a grommet for hanging storage (hole present/cord not included) or without a hole. ■ Shipping is only on weekdays. ■ If out of stock, there may be a wait time (delivery schedule will be informed later). --- Size: Approx. 31 cm wide × 27.5 cm depth Material: Japanese paper, bamboo, persimmon tannin Country of Origin: made in Japan Hole: Yes (cord not included) Wrapping: Not available