Shaker Broom, Iron Black BristleBroom as functional art a beautiful tool that encourages its own use. The simple act of sweeping becomes therapeutic with these naturally dyed Shaker style brooms. Slow made over the course of several weeks, these brooms are made with an abundance of care. Starting with a labor intensive sorting process, broom maker Erin Rouse hand selects the finest broomcorn bristles before soaking, drying, and dyeing with logwood and fermented iron. Using an 1890s