Edo brooms trace their history back to the early 19th century, a time when straw (tatami) mats became a popular feature in the Japanese home. The items introduced here aren't mere brooms in the everyday sense, though: they're true works of art, each hand-woven by a highly skilled craftsman using fine-quality summer cypress. They're more than just beautiful, however; using an Edo broom on a wood floor buffs the wood as though you had waxed it. Of course, if you choose, you can hang your Edo broom on a wall and simply admire the beauty of its weave. Either way, it's a unique and remarkable product you'll be happy to call your own.