TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms

TAKADA TAWASHI · WAKAYAMA

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01   ABOUT US

Explore tools
made to last.

Founded in Wakayama, Japan, in 1948.

At TAKADA TAWASHI, we make brushes, brooms and other everyday tools from natural materials, especially SHURO fiber. We select each material with care and shape it by hand into tools made for daily use.

Made by people, for people.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
NATURAL MATERIAL

Fine, flexible and strong.
The distinctive qualities of SHURO,
crafted into everyday tools.

02

PRODUCTS

Find the right tool
for the way you live.

Body brush used on the back
01 / BODY

Body TAWASHI

BODY TAWASHI

Our body TAWASHI are handmade by artisans using carefully selected SHURO fibers. Because these brushes touch your skin, we pay particular attention to choosing the material and finishing each piece by hand.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
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TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms01 / REACH

Reach your back
with ease.

A long handle helps you wash hard-to-reach areas, making a natural-fiber brush easy to use in your daily bathing routine.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms02 / BODY TOWEL

Natural materials,
against your skin.

SHURO and silk body towel.
A body towel combining SHURO fiber and silk. Enjoy the distinctive texture of natural materials in your daily bath.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms03 / TEXTURE

Feel the comfort
of natural fibers.

SHURO is woven into soft silk fabric to create an easy-to-hold towel that follows the contours of your body.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
02 / KITCHEN

Kitchen TAWASHI

KITCHEN TAWASHI

SHURO fibers combine firmness and flexibility to clean dishes, glasses and cookware. They are also useful for removing soil from vegetables. Choose from a variety of shapes to suit each task.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
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TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms01 / GLASS

A fresh clean
for everyday glasses.

Comfortable to hold, a TAWASHI is useful for glasses and dishes. Different shapes and fiber textures let you choose the right brush for the job.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms02 / BOTTLE

Reach the places
smallest spaces.

A handled brush reaches deep into water bottles and flasks. Each tool is shaped for what it needs to clean.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms03 / FRYING PAN

Care for your cookware,
and enjoy using it
for years to come.

Ideal for caring for suitable frying pans. Simple, practical tools make everyday cleaning easier.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms04 / TAMAGOYAKI PAN

A small brush
for every corner.

Reach the corners of a Japanese omelet pan and other tight spaces with a brush designed for the task.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms05 / VEGETABLES

Enjoy vegetables,
skin and all.

Gently brush away dirt and soil, and enjoy vegetables with their skins on when appropriate, preserving their natural flavor and texture.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms06 / ROOT VEGETABLES

Clean root vegetables
with ease.

Fine fibers follow uneven surfaces to remove soil from root vegetables such as burdock and daikon—a time-honored kitchen use for TAWASHI.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms07 / BOTTLE BOTTOM

Even the bottom
of a narrow bottle.

A handled brush reaches the bottom of narrow-necked bottles and other places that are difficult to clean by hand.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
03 / CLEANING

Brooms & Cleaning Tools

BROOM & CLEANING TOOLS

Made from fine, flexible SHURO fibers, our brooms sweep floors gently while helping keep dust from flying. Designed to become part of everyday life, they can serve different purposes as they age.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
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TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms01 / SWEEP

Sweep whenever
you need to.

No electricity or setup needed. Keep a broom and dustpan close at hand and sweep whenever a little cleaning is needed.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms02 / TABLE

A little broom
for little spaces.

A small broom is just right for tables, shelves and other spaces that need a quick sweep.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms03 / COFFEE MILL

Clean even the
smallest spaces.

A small broom gently reaches the crevices of a coffee mill where fine grounds tend to collect.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms04 / TOOLS

A broom and dustpan,
part of your home.

Practical tools can also be beautiful enough to leave in view. We care about how our products fit into everyday spaces.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms05 / STORE

Keep it close,
ready to use.

Hang your broom on a wall so it is always within reach and naturally becomes part of your daily routine.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms06 / DETAIL

Every fiber
makes a difference.

Fibers are bundled, shaped and finished by hand. The craftsmanship is visible in every detail, right down to the tips.

04 / OTHER

Other Products

OTHER PRODUCTS

Discover trivets and other everyday tools that make the most of SHURO's natural qualities, along with original goods for TAWASHI enthusiasts.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
03 / CRAFT

The value
of craftsmanship.

No two natural fibers are exactly alike. Our artisans assess each material and shape it into a useful tool by hand.

FORM & FUNCTION

Simple beauty,
guided by function.

Our tools are designed to be used, not merely displayed. Yet because we see them every day, we believe their appearance matters too.

LONG LIFE

Tools that grow
with everyday use.

A broom can move from indoor floors to the entryway and eventually to the garden, taking on new roles throughout its long life.

TAKADA TAWASHI handcrafted natural SHURO brushes and brooms
TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

The right tools can change
the way everyday life feels.

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INSTAGRAM

Our tools, our craft,
and upcoming events.

@takadatawashi   View Instagram →See our events in Japan →

05   INTERNATIONAL WHOLESALE

FOR RETAILERS & DISTRIBUTORS

Interested in carrying
our products?

We welcome inquiries from retailers and distributors outside Japan. For wholesale and international business inquiries, please contact our international sales partner, IFJ TRADINGS.

CONTACT IFJ TRADINGS   ↗