"Practical and pretty: Tawashi brushes made from the fibers of the windmill palm have been used in Japan for centuries. For 70 years, Takada's artisans have been handcrafting tawashi brushes one at a time, using materials harvested from trees cultivated in Wakayama Prefecture, in southwestern Japan. "While scrubbing brushes are usually rough and thick and made of synthetic fibers," the company says, "tawashi brushes don't scratch the surface being washed."
"Takada brushes reflect the expertise of Japanese craftsmen, who know how to turn a natural material into a high-quality, eco-friendly tool." Here's a roundup of brushes available for online purchase: Above: A selection of Takada Tawashi offerings, via Wakayama in Japan. They say: "Each of our Shuro Tawashi scrubbing brushes is individually made by experienced craftsmen from only the finest hemp palm fibers."
Tawashi brushes are produced from windmill palm fibers and have a long history of use in Japan. Takada artisans in Wakayama Prefecture have handcrafting tawashi for 70 years, harvesting materials from locally cultivated trees and making each brush individually. Tawashi brushes are described as gentler than typical synthetic scrubbing brushes and do not scratch the surfaces being cleaned. Takada emphasizes traditional craftsmanship that transforms natural fibers into high-quality, eco-friendly cleaning tools. Several tawashi products and related Japanese household brushes and sponges are offered for online purchase at a range of prices.
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