The Art of Broommaking: Preserving Traditional Skills and Techniques

A broommaker is a person who makes or repairs brooms. The term "broommaker" is derived from the Old English words "broom" (meaning a sweeping brush) and "maker" (meaning one who makes or creates).

In the past, before modern cleaning tools became widely available, broommakers were an important part of many communities. They made and repaired brooms by hand, using materials such as birch twigs, corn husks, and horsehair to create sturdy and effective sweeping tools. Broommakers often worked in small workshops or shops, and their skills were highly valued by households and businesses that needed reliable brooms for cleaning.

Today, the art of broommaking has largely been replaced by mass-produced brooms made from synthetic materials. However, some craftspeople and artisans continue to make and sell handmade brooms as a hobby or as a way to preserve traditional skills and techniques. These modern broommakers often use sustainable materials and may offer custom orders or specialized designs for their clients.