Cobweb Besom Fancy Handle
When broomcorn is left untrimmed, the bristly tips of the natural fibers snag & whisk cobwebs away effortlessly. Freshly harvested natural broomcorn is hand plaited, sewn & stitched with no machinery, in the Ol' Appalachian tradition onto distinctive, uniquely figured, hand CARVED & finished fancy hardwood handles made from local, hand-selected, ecologically harvested timber. Besom cobweb brooms are 4-5 feet in length to reach into high spaces and along ceilings. A leather hanging strap allows for proper broom storage.
Features
- handle
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Material
- leather
Function
- storage
Meet the Maker
Mark Hendry
Mountain Heritage Historic Handcraft
ARTIST STATEMENT
When I follow my bliss, it always leads me to The Great Outdoors. In Nature, I find the inspiration, materials and a state of well-being; all of which coalesce into the creation of my Art. Living in the Appalachian Mountains, I’m surrounded by a rich history of time-honored traditions and a legacy of handcraft. To me, historic handcrafts embolden a greater simplicity and a deeper connection to Nature, so I naturally gravitate to the olde-tymey way of doing things.
For me, “Art is Life”, so I strive to use sustainable, renewable resources, and materials that are “alive”. I work in tandem with Mother Nature, collaborating respectfully in the creation of our work; acknowledging the divine intelligence in all things, and revealing our oneness with the Earth and with each other.