Brooms and brushes

Training her artist eye on a utilitarian tool, Erin Rouse is the Custodian of modern American broom making

Rosa Harradine | Broom & Brush Maker on Instagram: "Hello friends, it’s been a while. Moving house took a lot out of me (and continues to do so while I work on unpacking)! I’ve started a business and amassed a whole load of tools and gardening equipment since I last moved so it ended up being a lot more effort and stress than I expected. Glad to slowly be getting settled now though. Last week I delivered these broomcorn bundle brushes to @oriel_myrddin who will have them available to buy…

Rosa Harradine | Broom & Brush Maker on Instagram: "This is my 1000th post, which feels like a fitting time to share some big news! You may not know this, but the whole time I’ve been running my brush business I’ve also had a part-time job, working in finance for a University. Well, I handed in my notice a few months ago and am now officially completely self-employed! It’s a scary step to take but one that feels so right. I had been spending a lot of my evenings and weekends working, as well…

Mary Schwieger and her sister Sarah, owners of Granville Island Broom Co., use antique tools and techniques to create what could be considered traditional-style brooms.

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Marybeth Garmoe on Instagram: “Two more wedding brooms are heading out the door! I just love how each of these brooms demonstrates such unique personally. They are…”