Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten Table Brush

A small bundle of palm fibers, bound with copper wire, made for the corners that bigger brooms can't reach.

Handcrafted in Wakayama, Japan, the Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten Table Brush brings generations of traditional broom-making into the quiet routines of everyday life.

Its dense hemp palm fibers are naturally sturdy yet flexible, slipping into window tracks, brushing crumbs from tabletops, and sweeping dust from the little spaces that tend to be overlooked.

Each brush is shaped and bound by hand with copper wire, allowing the natural texture of the palm fibers to remain the center of its design. There is something wonderfully honest about its construction—no unnecessary details, just plant fibers, copper, and the skill of the hands that made it.

Established in 1880, Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten is one of Japan's longstanding traditional broom makers. Working in Wakayama, the workshop continues a craft rooted in the Edo period, creating practical household tools from natural materials.

Keep one beside your desk, near the kitchen counter, or wherever the small messes of daily life appear.

And when the cleaning is finished, leave it out. The dark palm fibers and warm copper bindings are beautiful in their own right.

A humble little brush, made with extraordinary care.

Why You'll Love It

• Natural hemp palm fibers: Sturdy yet flexible for reaching narrow spaces.

• Handcrafted construction: Palm fibers are gathered and secured with copper wire.

• Versatile everyday use: Ideal for countertops, window tracks, desks, and small household surfaces.

• Easy to maintain: The palm fibers can be washed when needed.

• Traditional Japanese craftsmanship: Handmade by a Wakayama workshop established in 1880.

Product Details

• Maker: Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten

• Traditional Japanese Kojin table brush

• Material: Hemp palm fibers and copper wire

• Handmade in Wakayama, Japan

• Available in two sizes:

  • Small: 6 × 3.5 in

  • Large: 8.25 × 3.5 in

• Suitable for light household cleaning and detail work

Care

Shake or brush away loose debris after use.

When needed, gently rinse the palm fibers with water and allow them to dry completely in a well-ventilated area before storing. Avoid prolonged soaking.