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Brand: Small items
A handsome beard brush with an oiled walnut stock and hand-stitched black China (hog) bristles, whose firmness will tame even the wildest of facial furniture. Made by Iris Hantverk, whose workshops in Sweden and Estonia were founded to provide traditional handcraft employment for the visually impair..
£28.00
Ex Tax:£23.33
Brand: Redecker
Hand bound Dutch style hand brushes, made of rice straw, which isn't the stems of rice plants but of sorghum a cereal common from the balkans to the tropics. Quite stiff these are ideal for sweeping small areas, especially around a fire, and as the rice straw does not absorb water are suitable for i..
£11.50
Ex Tax:£9.58
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand drawn brush of long arenga fibre stitched into a birch stock and handle. Arenga - derived from the trunks of a South East Asian sugar palm - is considered one of the hardest wearing of all natural brush fibres, traditionally used for marine ropes and caulk, its water resistance and flexibilit..
£49.00
Ex Tax:£40.83
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand drawn brush of long arenga fibre stitched into a birch stock and handle. Arenga - derived from the trunks of a South East Asian sugar palm - is considered one of the hardest wearing of all natural brush fibres, traditionally used for marine ropes and caulk, its water resistance and flexibilit..
£45.00
Ex Tax:£37.50
Brand: Oversize items
A traditionally made Chinese broom of whole and split golden bamboo, with a long handle made from a single stem of dried bamboo, and a fan-shaped head made from split stems, hand formed and tightly wire-bound. A lightweight but stiff brush ideal for the quick and regular sweeping of yards or smaller..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
Brand: Oversize items
A copper-bound, three bundle shuro table brush particularly recommended for wooden surfaces as the fibres contain natural oils especially beneficial to these surfaces. Shuro is an interwoven fibrous sheath harvested from the trunk of hemp palms. Bound in Wakayama prefecture, Japan, by the craftsmen ..
£44.00
Ex Tax:£36.67
Brand: Small items
A pure natural hog bristle bannister brush hand set in an oiled hardwood stock. Perfect for sweeping any hard floor area, and with a flared pale coloured bristle tip for reaching more awkward corners. From the company of R. Russell a family owned and run business who have been manufacturing brushes ..
£13.50
Ex Tax:£11.25
Brand: Small items
A well finished oil treated beech stocked coconut fibre bristled hand-bound hand broom. Moderately soft for a vegetable fibre brush, and with a lovely wire stitch detail on the back. The bristles are water resistant making these suitable for indoor or outdoor use. From the workshops of Iris Hantverk..
£24.50
Ex Tax:£20.42
Brand: Small items
A simple hand stitched table brush of oiled maple, medium soft grey-brown horse hair and steel wire, with a distinctively flat profile. For use with a dustpan as a floor or bench broom. From the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Sweden and Estonia were founded to provide traditional handcr..
£18.50
Ex Tax:£15.42
Brand: Small items
A simple hand stitched hand broom of beech, medium soft grey-brown horse hair, and steel wire. For use with a dustpan as a floor or bench broom. From the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Sweden and Estonia were founded to provide traditional handcraft employment for the visually impaired,..
£24.50
Ex Tax:£20.42
Brand: Small items
A simple hand stitched hand broom of beech, medium soft grey-brown horse hair, and steel wire. For use with a dustpan as a floor or bench broom. From the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Sweden and Estonia were founded to provide traditional handcraft employment for the visually impaired,..
£18.50
Ex Tax:£15.42
Brand: Small items
Perhaps one of the most ancient of brush designs, and one which has been slowly perfected through millennia of binding, weaving, and tying. Made only of rice straw (sorghum) wound with red twine on the body, and wire on the neck, secured to a small pin, creating a comfortably ergonomic handle made f..
£18.50
Ex Tax:£15.42
Brand: Small items
A pair of soft goat-hair and pear-wood brushes mounted upon stainless steel tongs allowing for the easy and scratch free dusting of broad leaved houseplants and vinyl records, as well as the gentle removal of aphids from leaves and stems. Made to an early twentieth century design in the Versmold wor..
£45.00
Ex Tax:£37.50
Brand: Small items
A fairly soft hand brush made with an untreated beech handle, hand stitched with dark horse hair blend bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. With a turned handle, and a hole for hanging. Just over 30cm overall length...
£22.00
Ex Tax:£18.33
Brand: Small items
A fairly soft hand brush made with a pine tar treated birch stock cut from slow growing Fennoscandian boreal forests hand stitched with dark horse hair blend bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. As well as granting the brush its distinctive dark looks pin..
£24.50
Ex Tax:£20.42
Brand: Small items
A mid-length broom of a traditional type from a small craft workshop in Thailand. Sorghum is more commonly know as rice straw or even broom corn in the west and refers to a group of grasses used for brush-making throughout much of the world. Undoubtedly similar to the grass used in our Japanese and ..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
Brand: Small items
With a stock shaped from boreal birch, the shorter fibres are of light coloured tampico (harvested from an agave found only in the Chihuahuan desert). The longer dark arenga (a type of palm fibre traditionally used for the most hardwearing nautical rope) is slightly stiffer, to reach and clean betwe..
£17.00
Ex Tax:£14.17
Brand: Small items
A handled scrubbing brush, made from birch with bristles of union blend - a mix of hard palmyra palm and softer tampico fibres. The Swedish tradition of visually impaired craftsmen finding work in the manufacture of brushes continues today in the form of Iris Hantverk, which employs over 30 such ind..
£21.75
Ex Tax:£18.13
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A handmade pastry, barbecue, or baking brush of waxed birch, stainless steel wire, and horse-hair - which has the advantage, unlike synthetic bristles, of singeing rather than melting if burned or too hot. In Sweden there is a tradition of visually impaired craftsmen finding work in the manufacture ..
£10.00
Ex Tax:£8.33
Brand: Small items
A small hand-thrown jug unglazed to the outside, with hand-painted brushwork, and glazed internally with an ash glaze, perfect for serving milk at the table, or even holding a little floral sprig. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne and glazed in hand-mixed and applied glazes. ..
£34.00
Ex Tax:£28.33
Brand: Small items
A soft shoe polishing brush made from oiled beech and dark horsehair. Best used after the shoes have been allowed to absorb the (sparingly applied) polish for about 15 minutes to buff the leather back to a deep shine, before a final high polish with a fine soft cloth. Like many things, an approach o..
£21.00
Ex Tax:£17.50
Brand: Small items
An oiled oak brush with stiff coconut and tampico fibres, for the cleaning of dirt off shoes prior to polishing. The wooden point at the front is for cleaning the welt, while the bevelled back edge is good for the soles. The strong plant fibres are effective at removing dirt from the upper part and ..
£10.00
Ex Tax:£8.33
Brand: Small items
A small brush for table-tops and small spaces — this little brush is made in Japan from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortune (otherwise known as shuro), bound together with copper wire. Great for careful sweeping of bonsai and other potted plants, corners of terraces and patios, ground covers suc..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
Swedish broom suitable for outdoor or indoor use, made from birch and palmyra fibre (bassine) from the same Indian palm as the 'delicious' sago. In Sweden, there is a tradition of visually impaired craftsmen finding work in the manufacture of brushes. This continues today in the form of Iris Hantwer..
£29.50
Ex Tax:£24.58
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A handmade stiff washing up brush, made of oiled birch and a union blend of tampico and palmyra fibers. From the Swedish and Estonian workshops of Iris Hantverk, where visually impaired craftsmen find employment in the manufacture of hand sewn as well as machine bound brushes, made predominantly of ..
£21.25
Ex Tax:£17.71
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand made face brush of soft white goat-hair stitched into an oiled walnut stock, or handle. The goat-hair brush is for dry use, to gently cleanse and massage the face, stimulating blood flow and gently removing dead skin cells. Made by the the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Sweden an..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
Brand: Small items
A small brush for table-tops and small spaces — this little brush is made in Japan from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortune (otherwise known as shuro), bound together with copper wire. Great for careful sweeping of bonsai and other potted plants, corners of terraces and patios, ground covers suc..
£9.00
Ex Tax:£7.50
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A beech and badger hair shaving brush. Badger is renowned for its excellent lather, and softness against the skin. In Sweden, there is a tradition of visually impaired craftsmen finding work in the manufacture of brushes. This continues today in the form of Iris Hantverk, which employs 30 such indiv..
£39.50
Ex Tax:£32.92
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A walnut and badger hair shaving brush. Badger is renowned for its excellent lather, and softness against the skin. In Sweden, there is a tradition of visually impaired craftsmen finding work in the manufacture of brushes. This continues today in the form of Iris Hantverk, which employs 30 such indi..
£36.00
Ex Tax:£30.00
Brand: Small items
A body brush with a birch stock and hand stitched with soft light cow hair bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. Used more or less vigorously either during bathing or saunas to gently stimulate, clean, and exfoliate the skin. Best rinsed and left to dry be..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
Brand: Small items
A body brush with a boreal birch stock soaked in pine tar as a protective and preservative, and hand stitched with soft black horse hair bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. Used more or less vigorously either during bathing or saunas to gently stimulate,..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
Brand: Small items
A body brush with a boreal birch stock soaked in pine tar as a protective and preservative, and hand stitched with light cow hair bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. Used more or less vigorously either during bathing or saunas to gently stimulate, clean,..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
Brand: Small items
A long-handled body brush with a boreal birch stock soaked in pine tar as a protective and preservative, hand stitched with soft black horsehair bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. Used more or less vigorously either during bathing or saunas to gently st..
£31.50
Ex Tax:£26.25
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand made face brush of soft white goat-hair stitched into an oiled European oak stock, or handle. The goat-hair brush is for dry use, to gently cleanse and massage the face, stimulating blood flow and gently removing dead skin cells. Made by the the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Swe..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A round washing up brush with a birch stock and round handle, filled with a union blend — a mix of tampico (a medium hard yet gently abrasive fibre drawn from the fleshy leaves of the Agave Lechugilla, a succulent unique to the Chihuahuan Desert) and darker palmyra fibres from the same Indian palm a..
£28.00
Ex Tax:£23.33
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand made face brush of golden horse-hair stitched into an oiled European oak stock, or handle. The horse-hair brush is intended for wet use, with your favourite soap or cleanser, to provide an invigorating and exfoliating massage to cleanse and awaken the skin. Made by the the company o..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A hand made face standing face brush of dark horse-hair stitched into an oiled walnut handle, with a small and compact form factor. The horse-hair brush is intended for wet use, with your favourite soap or cleanser, to provide an invigorating and exfoliating massage to cleanse and awaken t..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
Brand: Redecker
A clothes brush made from waxed pear-wood and strong black natural hog bristle. This classic clothes brush is mounted with seven rows of bristle and makes an ideal dressing table or cloak room brush. Grooves for finger and thumb run along the sides of the brush, for a comfortable hold while you work..
£28.50
Ex Tax:£23.75
Brand: Redecker
A pocket clothes brush made in Germany from waxed pear-wood and strong black natural hog bristle. This pocket brush has two rows of bristle and a slim but pleasant to hold handle, for a brush which is intended to fit unobtrusively into a pocket or handbag. From a family owned and run brush making wo..
£8.50
Ex Tax:£7.08
Brand: Small items
A compact little crumb or table brush, crafted from coconut fibre, bound with linen twine. Perfect for clearing up after eating, or keeping a desk or windowsills tidy. Handmade in Finland by the craftspeople of a visually impaired workers cooperative, whose long tradition of hand brush manufacture t..
£18.00
Ex Tax:£15.00
Brand: Small items
A simple hand stitched dust-brush of beech, steel wire, and soft goat hair of creamy white or dun grey. For the quick dusting of delicate surfaces, furniture, and small moveables. From the company of Iris Hantverk whose workshops in Sweden and Estonia were founded to provide traditional handcraft em..
£21.50
Ex Tax:£17.92
Brand: Redecker
A handsome cobweb brush with a long reach (80cm) handle turned from beech and finished with wax. This traditionally shaped round brush head is fitted with soft black horsehair bristles, and has two slots to the head, so that the brush head can be removed and re-positioned, allowing for two angle set..
£50.00
Ex Tax:£41.67
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
A handmade brush for the gentle cleaning of fine glassware, made from oiled birch and light horse hair. From the Swedish and Estonian workshops of Iris Hantverk, where visually impaired craftsmen find employment in the manufacture of hand sewn as well as machine bound brushes, made predominantly of ..
£24.00
Ex Tax:£20.00
A Sri Lankan doughnut shaped 'tawashi' style dish scrubbing brush, made from light coconut fibre twisted into thick stainless steel wire and bound with coconut twine, with an untreated beechwood handle. Firm fibres, and the rounded shape of this brush, make quick work of washing up — great for clean..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Brand: Small items
An upright hand broom with stitched rice straw bristles and a turned beech wood handle, made in Germany by Burstenhaus Redecker. Great for sweeping kitchen floors, or small areas like porches, utility and rest rooms. Redecker have been hand making brushes using traditional methods since 1935. Still ..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
Brand: Iris Hantwerk AB
Oil treated birch, 485mm by 49mm. For Iris Hantverk brushes, and made by visually impaired craftsmen in their Swedish workshops from locally, and sustainably sourced birch. Tidies up any kitchen, scullery, or bathroom perfectly, and allows the brushes to dry and air properly. Designed so that longer..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
Brand: Small items
A painted birch, large size barbecue basting brush with tampico fibre bristles, hand made in Finland by the crafts people of a workers cooperative for the visually impaired. The longer handle enables the user to keep a greater distance from the heat, while the broad brush allows for speedy bas..
£15.00
Ex Tax:£12.50
Brand: Small items
A nailbrush of oil treated maple and tampico fibre hand-stitched in Sweden. Tampico is a moderately stiff vegetable fibre harvested from an agave found only in the Chihuahuan desert. The fibres have a microscopically barbed surface, which helps hold water for more effective cleaning, and l..
£10.00
Ex Tax:£8.33
Brand: Small items
A body brush with an oiled birch stock cut from slow growing Fennoscandian boreal forests, and hand stitched with horse hair blend bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. This brush is ever so slightly stiffer than our long standing Swedish Iris Hantverk bat..
£18.00
Ex Tax:£15.00
Brand: Small items
A long-handled body brush with a boreal birch stock soaked in pine tar as a protective and preservative, hand stitched with light cow hair bristles by the crafts people of a Finnish visually impaired workers cooperative. Used more or less vigorously either during bathing or saunas to gently stimulat..
£31.50
Ex Tax:£26.25