A traditional European wood carving style dating to the Middle ages, which, folklore states, would protect one’s home. This handcrafted broom is the same length as standard fireplace tools, so it will hang on an existing rack. It is sewn in the old world (round or besom) style. The besom is often used as much for ritual as much as function. This handmade broom is about thirty inches in length. Made of 100% broomcorn and kiln dried hardwoods, it is a far superior brush fiber for the hearth than the synthetic fiber used on most fireplace sets today.