Sailor Brush: Small star knot - Broustoù
Sailor Brush: Small star knot - Broustoù
Description
Traditionally made from leftover rope and sailor knots, this brush fits into a beach basket to remove sand from feet after swimming (winter or summer!) or crumbs from the table. Handmade. Each brush is unique and
comes with its own label.
Origin
Copenhagen.
Material
Sisal rope ø16mm handmade in a traditional way by the Corderie Palus in Corrèze (FR). Sisal is a natural fibre from the Agave leaf (agave sisalana). Corderie Palus uses the best of Sisal to obtain a pure fibre and thus manufacture high quality ropes.
Dimensions
22 cm x 6 cm x 6cm
About BROSTOÙ
BRUSH MAKING DESIGN PROJECT
TRADITIONAL BRUSH MAKING
MADE WITH HORSEHAIR AND AGAVE FIBER
Broustoù, Breton for brushes, is a design project that explores the art of brushmaking using natural materials. French designer Anne Texier works to preserve traditional brush making techniques and horsehair crafts by connecting agriculture with design. Anne learned to work with horsehair from Christian Augoyard, former director of the Manufacture Française du Crin and to make brushes by hand from Danish brush makers. Special editions of Anne's brushes are made with French horsehair. The brushes at Panorama Mundi are made of sisal, a natural fiber from the agave leaf and tied in a traditional star-shaped sailor's knot. The brushes can be used to sweep crumbs from the kitchen table or sand from your feet at the beach.